Patient-Specific Orthopaedic Plates: A New Standard for Accurate Fracture Reduction

  Fracture fixation has come a long way from flat, generic implants. Many trauma cases today involve complex anatomy, comminution, previous deformity, or poor bone quality. In such situations, the position of the implant, the fit over the bone surface, and the direction of the screws can make a big difference to alignment, healing, and function. This is where  patient specific implants , especially  orthopaedic plates  designed directly from a patient’s CT scan, are changing daily practice. With the growing adoption of  3D printed medical implants  and advanced design software, fracture reduction can be planned in detail before the first incision. Surgeons get plates that already match the corrected anatomy, instead of bending generic plates during surgery and hoping they sit perfectly. This blog explains how patient-specific orthopaedic plates raise the accuracy of fracture reduction, reduce intra-operative...