3D-Printed Cutting Guide in Oncological Pelvic Surgery: A Case Report and Proof of Concept Validation of Cutting Guide Accuracy.

Introduction: In recent years, numerous hospitals have established in-house three-dimensional (3D) printing centers, enabling health-care facilities to leverage the transformative capabilities of additive manufacturing technology on their premises. With this emerging opportunity arises a necessity to undertake a thorough assessment of the manufactured tools employed in clinical practice. The objectives of this article are to describe the pathway of in-house printing and evaluate the accuracy of 3D-printed specific instruments.

Septic arthritis and osteomyelitis of the pubic symphysis - a retrospective study of 26 patients.

: Septic arthritis and osteomyelitis of the pubic symphysis (SAS) are rare conditions with nonspecific symptoms leading to diagnostic delay and treatment. : We draw awareness to this condition elucidating the diagnostic procedures, surgical intervention and antibiotic management. : This entail a retrospective follow-up study of 26 consecutive patients, median age of 71 years (range: 48-89) surgically treated for septic arthritis of the pubic symphysis between 2009 and 2020.