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From: Application of preoperative 3D printing in the internal fixation of posterior rib fractures with embracing device: a cohort study

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Adjustment of the memory alloy embracing device according to the 3D model. (A) Front view showing well-placed hoops. (B) Some fixations do not fit well to the ribs (red arrows); an embracing arm fails to wrap around the rib rim, partially off (white arrow). (C) Back view showing the embracing device does not match the rib size: the embracing device is wide and the rib is narrow (yellow arrows). (D) From the foot side, an embracing arm fails to wrap around rib rim, partially off (blue arrow). (E-G) The head side, foot side and front side of the embracing device are well fixed

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