3D surgical planning versus traditional surgery for bone and joint procedures

This trial is testing whether using 3D digital surgery — a newer surgical planning method that creates detailed computer models and custom surgical guides from your own body scans — produces better results than traditional 2D surgical planning. About 180 patients with bone or spine conditions will be randomly assigned to receive either 3D-planned surgery or standard surgery, and researchers will compare how well each approach works and whether the added cost is worth the potential benefits.

While 3D digital surgery shows promise for improving surgical precision and patient outcomes, there isn't yet enough scientific evidence proving it's truly better than traditional methods in real-world practice. This trial aims to fill that gap by measuring whether this new approach actually prevents complications, reduces pain, and improves long-term results — and whether it's cost-effective enough for hospitals to adopt.