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evaluating the further improvement in 3D-printed technology to overcome those problems with metal hardware, such it happens in carbon fiber reinforced polyetheretherketone and titanium (CFP-T) that are now widely used in spine surgery ( 69
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of septic loosening; and 1 case of peri-prosthetic fracture) Saikia et al 26 NA 87% 3.1% NA 2 patients (1 for infection; 1 due to wound dehiscence) Yu et al 20 NF 89% NF ⏀ Yes (due to mechanical problems NOS
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and bone grafting. Complications observed included skin problems (induration, hypopigmentation, minor inflammatory reactions, injection site necrosis, ulceration, or temporary pain), pulmonary embolism, osteomyelitis, allergic responses, and rarely
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treatment-related problems. Amputation is still recommended if infection and/or ischemia following limb salvage surgery cannot be addressed in any other way. The options for distal extremity amputation range from individual digit amputations to above
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