Are Patient-Specific 3-Dimensionally Printed Instrumentations a Viable Solution to Safe Cortical Bone Trajectory Screw Placement? A Systematic Review

Key Points

• This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of patient-specific 3D printed tools for safe screw placement in cortical bone.
• Conducted a systematic review of existing literature
• Focused on operational efficiency and radiation exposure
• Analyzed multiple studies on 3D printing applications in surgery
• Patient-specific instruments may reduce operative time
• They can potentially lower radiation exposure during procedures