Quantitative fit analysis of acromion fracture plating systems using three-dimensional anatomical modelling

dc.contributor.advisorRoche, Stephan
dc.contributor.authorCharilaou, Johan
dc.date.accessioned2020-03-05T11:08:19Z
dc.date.available2020-03-05T11:08:19Z
dc.date.issued2019
dc.date.updated2020-03-05T06:54:33Z
dc.description.abstractBackground Displaced acromial fractures are challenging to treat. Complex bony anatomy, variable fracture morphology and limitations of available implants present challenges in achieving favourable surgical outcomes. We determined to what extent currently available scapular and clavicular plating systems are able to provide adequate fixation options. Methods Patients presenting to an urban trauma centre with acromial fractures sustained from blunt trauma between 2012 and 2016 were identified (n = 15, 14M / 1F). The fracture patterns were categorized according to location (Type I = 13%, Type II = 27%, Type III = 60%). Computed Tomography (CT) scans were reconstructed to produce three-dimensional (3D) printed anatomical models on which a quantitative fit analysis was performed. Measurements were performed twice, by five separate observers, with fit graded as anatomical fit (< 2mm), intermediate fit (> 2mm) or no-fit. Results The anterior clavicle 6 hole plate fitted best in 45.7% of cases. Acromial plates only achieved 27.3%. The acromion short plate together with the lateral clavicle short plates performed the best in Type II fractures. An inter-observer intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) agreement of 0.974 was obtained. Conclusion The available commercial acromial plating system fails to provide adequate congruency and fit for fixation. Clavicular plates were superior alternative implants. 3D printed anatomical models can be used effectively to assist in templating implants preoperatively.
dc.identifier.apacitationCharilaou, J. (2019). <i>Quantitative fit analysis of acromion fracture plating systems using three-dimensional anatomical modelling</i>. (). ,Faculty of Health Sciences ,Department of Surgery. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/31486en_ZA
dc.identifier.chicagocitationCharilaou, Johan. <i>"Quantitative fit analysis of acromion fracture plating systems using three-dimensional anatomical modelling."</i> ., ,Faculty of Health Sciences ,Department of Surgery, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/31486en_ZA
dc.identifier.citationCharilaou, J. 2019. Quantitative fit analysis of acromion fracture plating systems using three-dimensional anatomical modelling. . ,Faculty of Health Sciences ,Department of Surgery. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/31486en_ZA
dc.identifier.ris TY - Thesis / Dissertation AU - Charilaou, Johan AB - Background Displaced acromial fractures are challenging to treat. Complex bony anatomy, variable fracture morphology and limitations of available implants present challenges in achieving favourable surgical outcomes. We determined to what extent currently available scapular and clavicular plating systems are able to provide adequate fixation options. Methods Patients presenting to an urban trauma centre with acromial fractures sustained from blunt trauma between 2012 and 2016 were identified (n = 15, 14M / 1F). The fracture patterns were categorized according to location (Type I = 13%, Type II = 27%, Type III = 60%). Computed Tomography (CT) scans were reconstructed to produce three-dimensional (3D) printed anatomical models on which a quantitative fit analysis was performed. Measurements were performed twice, by five separate observers, with fit graded as anatomical fit (< 2mm), intermediate fit (> 2mm) or no-fit. Results The anterior clavicle 6 hole plate fitted best in 45.7% of cases. Acromial plates only achieved 27.3%. The acromion short plate together with the lateral clavicle short plates performed the best in Type II fractures. An inter-observer intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) agreement of 0.974 was obtained. Conclusion The available commercial acromial plating system fails to provide adequate congruency and fit for fixation. Clavicular plates were superior alternative implants. 3D printed anatomical models can be used effectively to assist in templating implants preoperatively. DA - 2019 DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town KW - Orthopaedic Surgery LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PY - 2019 T1 - Quantitative fit analysis of acromion fracture plating systems using three-dimensional anatomical modelling TI - Quantitative fit analysis of acromion fracture plating systems using three-dimensional anatomical modelling UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/31486 ER - en_ZA
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11427/31486
dc.identifier.vancouvercitationCharilaou J. Quantitative fit analysis of acromion fracture plating systems using three-dimensional anatomical modelling. []. ,Faculty of Health Sciences ,Department of Surgery, 2019 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/31486en_ZA
dc.language.rfc3066eng
dc.publisher.departmentDepartment of Surgery
dc.publisher.facultyFaculty of Health Sciences
dc.subjectOrthopaedic Surgery
dc.titleQuantitative fit analysis of acromion fracture plating systems using three-dimensional anatomical modelling
dc.typeMaster Thesis
dc.type.qualificationlevelMasters
dc.type.qualificationnameMMed
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