A Fibular Grafting Surgery is often undertaken to treat a condition called Osteonecrosis, also known as Avascular Necrosis (AVN) or Bone Infarction. It is a disease that is caused due to the interruption of blood supply to the bone. Our bones are living tissues that require blood. At times, when sufficient blood is not supplied to the bone tissues, it can lead to the death of a bone tissue. If not treated properly it can cause the bone to collapse or even result in arthritis. Fibula grafting surgery is a microsurgical procedure of replacing the affected (dead) bone with a viable & vascularized bone that is grafted from the patient’s fibula. The main function of the Fibula Grafting Treatment is to prevent other bone loss and improve the functioning capacity of the affected bone. An absolute surgical solution that aid fibula grafting cases and their treatment is being provided by 3D incredible which includes the following:
●Fibula Cutting Guide
With the recent technological advancements, the simulation and planning of preoperative techniques for mandibular reconstruction or bone grafting is easily possible using computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM). To efficiently execute the preoperative simulation of the mandible with the fibula and for proper cutting of fibular graft bone segments, a Fibula Cutting Guide is required for a more elaborate reconstruction. This cutting guide produced by 3D incredible is designed with an advanced computer-based program and made with 3D printing technology which enhances the product quality and helps in reducing the operational time.
●Fibula Contour
The fibula bone is a long bone having a lower extremity and an adequate cortical thickness making it one of the strongest bones. Surgeons performing Osteotomy, an operation wherein a bone is being cut to change the alignment or shorten the length often requires contouring the bone to retain its original 3D form without compromising the distal bone circulation. Fibula Contour is used as a tool that facilitates fibula osteotomy and also correspondingly assumes the precise angles of osteotomy and bent plates.
●Locking Hole Plates
One of the most intricate and essential tools used for treating a fibula grafting case is a Locking Hole Plate. It is more beneficial and convenient than the conventional screw systems. Traditionally, bones were screwed together to fix their position and alignment which often resulted in frequent alterations. 3D incredible has smartly designed Locking Hole Plates for fibula grafting surgeries which fit precisely as they perfectly ‘lock the plate in place as they are being fixed. This ensures that the screws remain intact and also the underlying cortical bone perfusion is not disrupted.
●Mandible Resection Guides
A Mandible Resection Guide is made for the proper execution of Mandibular Reconstruction Surgeries. With the use of Additive Manufacturing or 3D Printing technology new parts of the jaw of the patient adapted to his/her peculiar anatomy and movements can be created. This resection guide is often used in fibula grafting surgeries where the bone needs to be resected and fixed at the right place and the right angle.
Conclusion:
3D Incredible provides a complete surgical solution for every intricate medical surgeries and procedures including fibula grafting cases. A team of experienced developers and designers withhold expertise in manufacturing patient-specific implants using 3D Printing Technologies based on anatomical data provided and according to the requirements of the surgeon.
