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Additionally, it aimed to investigate the added value of these implants by quantifying surgical accuracy on postoperative CT, comparing their outcomes to two commonly used techniques: 3D virtual visualizations and 3D-printed surgical guides.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Six tibial and femoral shaft corrective osteotomies were planned and performed on three Thiel embalmed human specimen. Depending on the specimen a different respective technique was used; 1) \u20183D Visualization\u2019 using 3D virtual plan preoperatively and free-hand corrective osteotomy techniques with standard manually contoured plates; 2) \u20183D guided\u2019 utilizing 3D surgical guides and manually contouring of conventional implant; and 3)\n                      <jats:italic>\u2018<\/jats:italic>\n                      3D PSI\u2019 utilizing a 3D surgical guide with a patient-specific implant. Accuracy of the corrections was assessed through measurements for varus\/valgus angulation, ante\/recurvation, rotation and osteotomy plane error as quantified on postoperative CT-scans.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Twelve corrective osteotomies were performed. For, the median difference between the surgical plan and postoperative CT assessment was 3.4\u00b0, 4.6\u00b0, and 2.2\u00b0 for the \u20183D visualization\u2019, \u20183D guided\u2019, and \u20183D PSI\u2019 methods respectively. Regarding ante\/recurvation, the differences were 3.8\u00b0, 43.8\u00b0, and 1.2\u00b0, respectively. For rotation, the differences were 11.9\u00b0, 18.7\u00b0, and 3.5\u00b0, respectively. Discrepancies between planned and executed levels of osteotomy plane were 6.2\u00a0mm, 3.2\u00a0mm, and 1.4\u00a0mm, respectively.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>PSIs with 3D-printed drilling guides for complex multiplanar corrective osteotomies of femoral and tibial shaft malunions is feasible and achieves accurate corrections. This technique enables precise determination of the osteotomy plane, guides correction in all three planes, and ensures satisfactory implant fitting; thus accurately translating the virtual surgical plan into clinical practice. 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