Clinical Outcomes of Custom 3D-Printed Porous Metallic Implants for Reconstruction of Critical-Sized Bone Defects in the Ankle
Published online on May 08, 2026
Abstract
Foot & Ankle International, Ahead of Print.
Background:Critical-sized defects (CSDs) of bone in the foot and ankle pose substantial surgical challenges because of high complication and failure rates. Three-dimensional (3D)-printed porous metallic implants (custom cages) have emerged as a potential ...
Background:Critical-sized defects (CSDs) of bone in the foot and ankle pose substantial surgical challenges because of high complication and failure rates. Three-dimensional (3D)-printed porous metallic implants (custom cages) have emerged as a potential ...