This study aimed to investigate the outcome of using three-dimensional (3D)-printed prostheses to reconstruct a cervical lateral mass to maintain cervical stability.We retrospectively analyzed data of seven patients requiring cervical lateral mass reconstruction using a 3D-printed prosthesis, comprising axial and subaxial lateral mass reconstruction in two and five patients, respectively. Bilateral mass was reconstructed in one patient and unilateral mass in the remaining six patients.Using a 3D-printed lateral mass prosthesis, internal fixation was stable for all seven patients postoperatively. No implant-related complications such as prosthesis loosening, displacement, and compression were observed at the last follow-up.Reconstruction of the lateral mass structure is beneficial in restoring load transfer in the cervical spine under physiological conditions. A 3D-printed prosthesis can be considered a good option for reconstruction of the lateral mass as fusion was achieved, with no subsequent complications observed.
第一作者机构:[1]Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu HOSPITAL, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100053, China.
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推荐引用方式(GB/T 7714):
Jian Qiang,Liu Zhenlei,Duan Wanru,et al.Reconstruction of the cervical lateral mass using 3D-printed prostheses.[J].NEUROSPINE.2022,19(1):202-211.doi:10.14245/ns.2143008.504.
APA:
Jian Qiang,Liu Zhenlei,Duan Wanru,Guan Jian,Jian Fengzeng&Chen Zan.(2022).Reconstruction of the cervical lateral mass using 3D-printed prostheses..NEUROSPINE,19,(1)
MLA:
Jian Qiang,et al."Reconstruction of the cervical lateral mass using 3D-printed prostheses.".NEUROSPINE 19..1(2022):202-211