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Designing CAD/CAM Surgical Guides for Maxillary Reconstruction Using an In-house Approach
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2018
Methods for designing a computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) surgical guide are shown. Cutting planes are separated, united, and thickened to easily visualize the necessary bone transfer. These designs can be three-dimensional printed and checked for accuracy.
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Surgical Technique for the Implantation of a Biomimetic Artificial Intervertebral Disc in a Goat Animal Model
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2025
This study presents a novel surgical technique for implanting a biomimetic artificial intervertebral disc (BioAID). The method ensures precise placement and stability, aiming to restore cervical spine function using a goat model. This technique shows promise for clinical application in both human and canine patients suffering from cervical spine myelopathy.
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Comprehensive Endovascular and Open Surgical Management of Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformations
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2017
Surgery is the gold standard for accessible arteriovenious malformations (AVMs), and pre-operative embolization can simplify this procedure. We describe our approach for staged endovascular embolization and open resection of AVMs, and provide a representative clinical example highlighting the advantages of a comprehensively trained neurovascular surgeon leading a multi-disciplinary clinical team.
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Rabbit Preoperative Preparation, Surgical Procedures, and Postoperative Care
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2026
All animal procedures described here must be conducted in accordance with institutional animal ethics guidelines and approved by IACUC. All procedures must follow the principles of the 3Rs—Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement—and must be performed by trained personnel. Preoperative Preparation The initial assessment should include observation of alertness, posture, gait, and grooming behavior, as changes in these parameters may indicate underlying health issues. Body weight should be recorded...
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Ultrasound-Guided Microinjection into the Mouse Forebrain In Utero at E9.5
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2010
In utero survival surgery in mice permits the molecular manipulation of gene expression during development. Here we describe the use of high-frequency ultrasound imaging to guide the injection of retroviral vectors into the mouse brain at embryonic day (E) 9.5.
FAQs
They translate three-dimensional anatomical information from medical imaging and a digital treatment plan into physical guidance at the procedure site. Depending on the design, the guide can constrain an instrument path or mark a planned target location. This connection helps clinicians reproduce planned positioning while working under sterile conditions.
Accuracy depends on how the guide represents the patient’s three-dimensional anatomy and how closely its geometry follows the digital treatment plan. A guide may be designed to restrict the direction of an instrument or identify a specific target. These features allow the planned alignment to be transferred more consistently to the operating field.
Precise alignment can improve consistency in procedures involving implants, bone cuts, or reconstruction. It may also help preserve surrounding anatomical structures by directing instruments or marking locations according to the planned approach. The guide therefore links preoperative planning with controlled execution, although its value depends on the procedure and the quality of the underlying plan.
The workflow begins with medical imaging that captures relevant three-dimensional anatomy. Clinicians then develop a digital treatment plan and use it to create a custom guide design. The resulting template or navigation aid is brought into the sterile operating environment, where it helps direct instruments or identify planned locations during the procedure.
They are particularly relevant when a procedure requires planned spatial accuracy, including implant placement, bone cutting, and reconstructive surgery. In these settings, transferring a digital plan to the operating field can support more reproducible positioning and alignment. Their usefulness is greatest when the procedure benefits from structured guidance around specific anatomical targets.
Medical imaging supplies three-dimensional anatomical information, while computer-aided design converts that information and the treatment plan into a patient-specific guide. Additive manufacturing can then contribute to producing the physical template. Together, these technologies support personalized surgical workflows and help connect preoperative planning with the practical demands of performing a procedure.