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Three-Dimensional Hands-on Total Hip Arthroplasty Simulation After Surgically Treated Acetabular Fractures: A Technical Note on 8 Cases

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Delayed total hip arthroplasty after surgically treated acetabular fractures can be a complex procedure because of disturbed anatomy, bone defects and in situ osteosynthesis material. Assessing and classifying acetabular bone defects, especially with in situ osteosynthesis material, can be challenging with standard radiological techniques. This report describes the use of multicoloured 3-dimensional-printed acetabular models to simulate acetabular component positioning to optimize preoperative surgical planning.

Source: Arthroplasty Today

DOI: 10.1016/j.artd.2026.101956

Authors: Luuk A. de Wert, S. Bossers, Vito van Dal, Pieter-Jan Scheerlinck, Hilco P. Theeuwes, Olav P. van der Jagt

Institution: Elisabeth-TweeSteden Ziekenhuis

Language: English

Topic: Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,500