Rapid Implementation of a 3-Dimensional-Printed Patient-Specific Titanium Sacrum Implant for Severe Neuropathic Spinal Arthropathy and Guide to Compassionate US Regulatory Approval.

Miguel A Ruiz-CardozoGabriel TrevinoAlejandro PandoSamuel BrehmMichael OlufawoKarma BarotAbigail Carey-EwendAlexander T YahandaAlexander Perdomo-PantojaJulio J JaureguiMagalie CadieuxMegan CostaJulie CoenenIan DorwardRachel A AnolikJustin M SacksCamilo A Molina

Published in: Operative neurosurgery (Hagerstown, Md.) (2023)

To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case of a multilevel lumbar, sacral, and sacropelvic neuropathic (Charcot) spine reconstruction using a 3DPI sacral prosthesis. As the prevalence of severe spine deformities continues to increase, adoption of 3DPIs is becoming more relevant to offer personalized treatment for complex deformities.

Keyphrases

healthcare
early onset
primary care
spinal cord
minimally invasive
risk factors
urinary tract
quality improvement
electronic health record
soft tissue
drug administration