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Three cases of posttraumatic wrist problems solved with 3D-printed patient-specific guides.

Susan HaandrikmanFemke F SchröderFeike de GraaffJudith Olde HeuvelAnne J H Vochteloo
Published in: Case reports in plastic surgery & hand surgery (2024)
Symptomatic malunion of the wrist is one of the most common posttraumatic wrist problems. This study demonstrates three patients with complex malunions of the wrist who benefited from a corrective osteotomy using preplanned 3D-printed patient-specific guides, by experiencing improvement in their wrist function, grip strength and a reduction in pain.
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