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September 10, 2025Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume)

Outcome of corrective osteotomies of the distal radius using three-dimensional-printed patient-specific implants

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FRFrederike RaadKHK. HarmsenJBJP Beeres

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Overview

Retrospective cohort study shows significant improvements in patient-rated function and radiological outcomes after using patient-specific implants for malunited distal radial fractures.

Key Points

  • Median Patient-Rated Wrist Hand Evaluation score improved from 68 to 17 after surgery, showing significant functional recovery.
  • Mean preoperative dorsal tilt of -15° improved to a palmar tilt of 7° postoperatively, indicating notable correction of the fracture alignment.
  • Preoperative radiocarpal malalignment decreased from 28 to 5 patients after surgical intervention, demonstrating effective radiological outcomes.
  • Corrective osteotomy utilizing patient-specific implants may enhance patient recovery, thus supporting their clinical application in orthopedic surgery.

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Raad et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1a5f854b1d3bfb60dfe1fhttps://doi.org/10.1177/17531934251362063
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