Three-dimensional printing versus freehand surgical techniques in the surgical management of adolescent idiopathic spinal deformity
McLaughlin WM, Donnelley CA, Yu K, Gillinov SM, Tuason DA. Three-dimensional printing versus freehand surgical techniques in the surgical management of adolescent idiopathic spinal deformity. Journal Of Spine Surgery 2022, 0: 0-0. PMID: 35875617, PMCID: PMC9263733, DOI: 10.21037/jss-22-28.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchScrew placement timeIntraoperative blood lossAdolescent idiopathic scoliosisBlood lossMultivariate analysisFreehand techniqueScrew placementImplant costsPlacement timeSagittal curve correctionRetrospective cohort studyLength of surgeryHigher implant costsSurgical residentsSignificant differencesPedicle screw placementTotal implant costsHospital stayIdiopathic spinal deformityPostoperative hospitalizationPerioperative dataCohort studyPatient ageSurgical treatmentSurgical management