3D Printing Navigation Template Used in Total Hip Arthroplasty for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip.

BACKGROUND

The purpose of our study was to explore the feasibility of 3D printing navigation template used in total hip arthroplasty (THA) for adult developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH).

MATERIALS AND METHODS

25 patients who received THA for DDH from February 2014 to May 2018 were randomized into the control or intervention group. Of these patients, 12 received THAs assisted with 3D printing navigation templates, 13 THAs underwent THAs without navigation templates. The mean follow-up was 1.6 (range, 1.2-3.8) years. Clinical scores and radiographic results were evaluated for two groups.

RESULTS

Operating time, intra- and postoperative hemorrhage and Harris Hip Score (HHS) at 6 months postoperatively in the 3D printing group were better than those for patients in the conventional hip replacement group, while infection and implant loosening were 0 in the two groups. There were no significant differences in anteversion angle, abduction angle and the distance from rotation center to the ischial tuberosity line in 3D printing group as compared to the normal side. The abduction angle and the distance from rotation center to the ischial tuberosity line were significantly different between the two sides in the traditional group.

CONCLUSION

Application of the 3D printing template for THA with DDH can facilitate the surgical procedure and create an ideal artificial acetabulum placement.