Research from University of Genova Has Provided New Study Findings on Arthroplasty (Mid-Term Clinical and Radiographic Results of Complex Hip Revision Arthroplasty Based on 3D Life-Sized Model: A Prospective Case Series).

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Genova in Italy explored the use of three-dimensional (3D) life-sized printed models in complex hip revision arthroplasty. The study included 25 patients with acetabular defects who underwent revision total hip arthroplasty. The results showed significant improvements in clinical and radiographic outcomes, including increased Harris hip scores, decreased visual analog scale scores, improved limb length discrepancy, and changes in the position of the center of rotation and acetabular component abduction angle. The researchers concluded that 3D-printed models can effectively aid surgeons in evaluating bone defects and selecting optimal surgical strategies. [Extracted from the article]