The aim of this paper was to present the method used for creating a 3D model of a fractured hemipelvis and its accuracy in reproducing dimensions and structural relationships between fractured fragments. A PolyLactic acid model of the hemipelvis was generated with the aid of the 3D printer. Using a 3D model of a complex fracture aids the orthopedic surgeon in planning the intervention and choosing the best fixation method. Patients with pelvic fractures are not usually operated immediately, which is why they can benefit from this technology.
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