2023 Annual Meeting Knee Access Pass-Measure Twice, Cut Once: Virtual Planning Software Is HERE for Osteotomy

Measure Twice, Cut Once: Virtual Planning Software Is HERE for Osteotomy

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Video Summary

Dr. Vidal discusses advancements in osteotomy, emphasizing the shift from imprecise traditional methods to precise, technology-driven techniques. Osteotomy, a historic orthopedic procedure, fell out of favor with the rise of arthroplasty but is resurging due to joint preservation needs. Current freehand and navigated methods still lack sufficient accuracy, often causing alignment errors impacting outcomes like ACL stability. Dr. Vidal promotes the use of CT-based 3D planning and printing patient-specific guides for osteotomy, achieving corrections within 0.1-0.2 degrees. This technology enhances precision, safety, and the ability to perform complex, multi-plane corrections, improving joint preservation and ligament reconstruction success.

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Armando F. Vidal, M.D.

Keywords

osteotomy advancements

CT-based 3D planning

patient-specific guides

joint preservation

precise multi-plane corrections