3D Modeling to Improve Hip Arthroscopy Outcomes

September 8, 2021 updated by: The Hawkins Foundation

The Use of Patient-Specific 3D Printed Anatomic Models in Pre-Operative Planning and Patient Engagement to Improve Hip Arthroscopy Outcomes

This study will pilot the use of 3D printed models of the hip, for use in pre-operative planning and patient communication to improve clinical outcomes and patient engagement. This method will be implemented in the setting of femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), with the goal of identifying and measuring specific anatomical pathologies and impingement (range of motion) risks, to communicate a pre-operative plan to both the surgical team, and the patient.

Study Overview

Status

Terminated

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Following a standard of care pre-operative CT scan, a 3D rendering of the CT scan will be completed. The de-identified CT Scan data will be transferred to the Clemson University Bioengineering Department, and a 3D modeling software will convert it to a computer model that will then be 3D printed. During the doctor-patient pre-operative consultation, the 3D Printed model will be used to assist the doctor in describing the patient's pathology and upcoming surgical procedure. In this pilot study, the surgeon will make measurements and estimates of resection for the femoroplasty and acetabuloplasty off of 2D CT scan, MRI, and x-rays. This will then be compared quantitatively to the results of the 3D model/3D printing measurements. Surgeon debriefings will occur postoperatively to determine the benefit of the model and how well it matched up to what the surgeon experienced during the surgery.

FAI involves complex anatomic morphology which can be unique to each patient. A thorough understanding of the type and specifically location of impingement is paramount to successful results if surgery is required. 2D imaging has limitations when analyzing a 3D anatomic lesion. 3D printed hip models have the potential to provide superior preoperative planning and subsequent surgical results. In addition, 3D models can potentially improve patient understanding, expectations, and outcomes.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

2

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

    • South Carolina
      • Greenville, South Carolina, United States, 29615
        • Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas - Greenville Health System

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The subject will be approached for participation in this study after the subject has made the decision to undergo a hip arthroscopy procedure and will be receiving a standard of care hip CT Scan. Patients who meet all criteria will be offered enrollment into the study.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Surgical candidate for a hip arthroscopy for the treatment of femoroacetabular impingement
  • Subject is willing to sign the informed consent.
  • Subject is at least 18 years of age.

Exclusion Criteria (n/a)

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Resection Measurement Variations
Time Frame: Pre-operative through date of surgery: Resection measurements will be collected intra-operatively and compared to the pre-operative estimations.
The surgeon will make estimates of resection for the femoroplasty and acetabuloplasty based on standard pre-operative imaging (in millimeters). The surgeon will also make estimates based on the 3D model/3D printing measurements. Actual resection measurements will be collected intra-operatively and compared to the surgeon's pre-operative predictions based on the 3D model and the standard imaging techniques (in millimeters).
Pre-operative through date of surgery: Resection measurements will be collected intra-operatively and compared to the pre-operative estimations.

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

November 1, 2020

Primary Completion (Actual)

April 16, 2021

Study Completion (Actual)

April 16, 2021

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

June 18, 2019

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 19, 2019

First Posted (Actual)

June 24, 2019

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

September 16, 2021

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 8, 2021

Last Verified

September 1, 2021

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • Pro00086834

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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