Technique for three-dimensional assessment of prosthesis alignment after radial head arthroplasty: A technical note

dc.coverageDOI: 10.1016/j.medengphy.2025.104413
dc.creatorVelasquez Garcia, Ausberto R.
dc.creatorWentworth, Adam J.
dc.creatorOettinger, Jennifer M.
dc.creatorFitzsimmons, James S.
dc.creatorMarsh, Jeffrey F.
dc.creatorMorrey, Mark E.
dc.creatorO'Driscoll, Shawn W.
dc.date2025
dc.date.accessioned2026-01-05T21:18:43Z
dc.date.available2026-01-05T21:18:43Z
dc.description<p>Objective: To present a novel evaluation technique for assessing three-dimensional (3D) prosthesis alignment after radial head arthroplasty (RHA) and to identify potential measurement errors associated with this method. Materials/Methods: Virtual surgical planning of a simulated irreparable fracture of the radial head was performed to select and place optimal implants. Of the six 3D-printed bone models, three were fitted with 3D-printed implants and three with metallic implants. After the procedure, 3D models were derived from 3D scans and dual-energy computed tomography with and without metal artifact reduction. Deviations in rotation and translation from the pre-procedure plan as well as measurement errors were assessed. Results: The technique demonstrated the ability to accurately identify minor deviations in prosthesis alignment post-RHA. Deviations ranged from 0 to 14° in rotation and 0 to 1.3 mm in translation. The method also showed high measurement accuracy against 3D reference models, with mean rotational errors of 0.3–0.5° and translation errors of 0.1–0.3 mm. Conclusion: This technique provides an accurate and precise method for assessing prosthesis alignment in RHA, with minimal measurement errors. Its potential as a valuable clinical tool has substantial implications in improving preoperative planning and postoperative evaluation. Further validation and advancements in reducing operator dependency are necessary for clinical adoption.</p>eng
dc.identifierhttps://investigadores.uandes.cl/en/publications/2fb0cf4e-fb6d-4985-9070-45e135800b3b
dc.identifier.urihttps://repositorio.uandes.cl/handle/uandes/68169
dc.languageeng
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/restrictedAccess
dc.sourcevol.146 (2025)
dc.titleTechnique for three-dimensional assessment of prosthesis alignment after radial head arthroplasty: A technical noteeng
dc.typeArticleeng
dc.typeArtículospa
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