Target of the study is to evaluate the reduction accuracy of 3D computer-planned osteotomies that are performed with patient-specific instruments. Due to the higher accuracy achieved it is expected that complaints can be resolved or effectively revealed. The Research hypothesis to prove is "The medical product permits the surgical reduction of deformed bones of the hand and forearm (radius, ulna, distal humerus, carpal, metacarpal, and finger bones) by corrective osteotomy within an accuracy of 2 mm and 2º. Secondary outcome is an assessment of the surgical outcome using the "Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand" (DASH) and the "Patient related wrist Evaluation" (PRWE) scores.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
110
University Hospital Balgrist
Zurich, Switzerland
3D difference between preoperative plan and surgery
For each reduced fragment the 3D difference in all 6 degrees of freedom (3xrotation, 3xtranslation) is quantified by comparing pre- and postoperative CT.
Time frame: 42 month
Surgical Outcome
The surgical outcome is assessed by comparing DASH- and PRWE-scores pre- and postoperatively.
Time frame: 42 month
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