Preoperative Simulation and Three-Dimensional Model for the Operative Treatment of Tibiofibular Diaphyseal Fracture: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Background In order to ascertain the safety and therapeutic efficacy of preoperative simulation in conjunction with three-dimensional (3D) printing modalities for the surgical management of tibiofibular diaphyseal fractures. We postulate that preoperative simulation and three-dimensional (3D) printi...

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Main Authors: Yin Zhang, Qing Bi, Li Zhang, Danjie Zhu
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Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2025-12-01
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description Background In order to ascertain the safety and therapeutic efficacy of preoperative simulation in conjunction with three-dimensional (3D) printing modalities for the surgical management of tibiofibular diaphyseal fractures. We postulate that preoperative simulation and three-dimensional (3D) printing techniques have a significant impact on reducing the mean operative time, diminishing intraoperative blood loss, and decreasing the frequency of fluoroscopic.Material and methods Sixty patients with tibiofibular diaphyseal fracture were divided into the conventional surgery group (n = 30) and the 3D printing group (n = 30). In the 3D printing group, preoperative equal-ratio fracture models prepared using the 3D printing technique were used to perform preoperative simulation, guide the real surgical operation, examine implant reduction and placement as well as preoperative plate/screw size. The operation time, intraoperative bleeding, frequency of fluoroscopies, Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and Johner-Wruhs Scale were recorded.Results The operation time, blood loss, and the frequency of fluoroscopy during operation in the group with preoperative simulation and 3D printing were less than that in the conventional surgery group (p < 0.001). Meanwhile, the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and Johner–Wruhs Scale were also improved in both groups.Conclusion The findings indicated that preoperative simulation and three-dimensional (3D) printing may facilitate the treatment of tibiofibular diaphyseal fractures, potentially enhancing preoperative planning and contributing to the precision and personalization of the surgical procedure. Thus, the application of this technology possesses considerable promise for future utilization in clinical practice.Trial registry Name of the registry: This study was registered in the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry; Trial registration number: ChiCTR2100052379.
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spelling doaj-art-e636775f35a844aaa8caad2c03255c032025-08-20T02:38:21ZengTaylor & Francis GroupJournal of Investigative Surgery0894-19391521-05532025-12-0138110.1080/08941939.2025.2463351Preoperative Simulation and Three-Dimensional Model for the Operative Treatment of Tibiofibular Diaphyseal Fracture: A Randomized Controlled Clinical TrialYin Zhang0Qing Bi1Li Zhang2Danjie Zhu3Center for Plastic &amp; Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Orthopedics, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaCenter for Plastic &amp; Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Orthopedics, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaCenter for Plastic &amp; Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Orthopedics, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaCenter for Plastic &amp; Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Orthopedics, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaBackground In order to ascertain the safety and therapeutic efficacy of preoperative simulation in conjunction with three-dimensional (3D) printing modalities for the surgical management of tibiofibular diaphyseal fractures. We postulate that preoperative simulation and three-dimensional (3D) printing techniques have a significant impact on reducing the mean operative time, diminishing intraoperative blood loss, and decreasing the frequency of fluoroscopic.Material and methods Sixty patients with tibiofibular diaphyseal fracture were divided into the conventional surgery group (n = 30) and the 3D printing group (n = 30). In the 3D printing group, preoperative equal-ratio fracture models prepared using the 3D printing technique were used to perform preoperative simulation, guide the real surgical operation, examine implant reduction and placement as well as preoperative plate/screw size. The operation time, intraoperative bleeding, frequency of fluoroscopies, Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and Johner-Wruhs Scale were recorded.Results The operation time, blood loss, and the frequency of fluoroscopy during operation in the group with preoperative simulation and 3D printing were less than that in the conventional surgery group (p < 0.001). Meanwhile, the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and Johner–Wruhs Scale were also improved in both groups.Conclusion The findings indicated that preoperative simulation and three-dimensional (3D) printing may facilitate the treatment of tibiofibular diaphyseal fractures, potentially enhancing preoperative planning and contributing to the precision and personalization of the surgical procedure. Thus, the application of this technology possesses considerable promise for future utilization in clinical practice.Trial registry Name of the registry: This study was registered in the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry; Trial registration number: ChiCTR2100052379.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/08941939.2025.2463351Three-dimensional printingpreoperative simulationtibiofibular diaphyseal fracturesurgical treatment
spellingShingle Yin Zhang
Qing Bi
Li Zhang
Danjie Zhu
Preoperative Simulation and Three-Dimensional Model for the Operative Treatment of Tibiofibular Diaphyseal Fracture: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Journal of Investigative Surgery
Three-dimensional printing
preoperative simulation
tibiofibular diaphyseal fracture
surgical treatment
title Preoperative Simulation and Three-Dimensional Model for the Operative Treatment of Tibiofibular Diaphyseal Fracture: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
title_full Preoperative Simulation and Three-Dimensional Model for the Operative Treatment of Tibiofibular Diaphyseal Fracture: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
title_fullStr Preoperative Simulation and Three-Dimensional Model for the Operative Treatment of Tibiofibular Diaphyseal Fracture: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
title_full_unstemmed Preoperative Simulation and Three-Dimensional Model for the Operative Treatment of Tibiofibular Diaphyseal Fracture: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
title_short Preoperative Simulation and Three-Dimensional Model for the Operative Treatment of Tibiofibular Diaphyseal Fracture: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
title_sort preoperative simulation and three dimensional model for the operative treatment of tibiofibular diaphyseal fracture a randomized controlled clinical trial
topic Three-dimensional printing
preoperative simulation
tibiofibular diaphyseal fracture
surgical treatment
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/08941939.2025.2463351
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