Precision of posttraumatic primary orbital reconstruction using individually bent titanium mesh with and without navigation: a retrospective study

BACKGROUND The aim of orbital wall reconstruction is to reestablish anatomically exact orbital volumes to avoid long-term complications. Navigation could facilitate complex reconstructions. METHODS Quality of the orbital reconstruction (n=94) was measured based on (A) volume changes and (B) on 3D shape deviations compared to the unaffected side. Volume analysis included segmentation of the orbital cavity in the pre- and post-operative 3D data set (VoXim®, IVS Solutions, Germany), and shape analysis was performed by vector-based 3D tools (Comparison®, 3Dshape, Germany). RESULTS Orbital volume of the unaffected side ranged from 26.6 ml±2.8 ml in male and 25.2 ml±2.6 ml in female (CT). Significant orbital enlargement was found in orbital fractures with involvement of the posterior third of the orbital floor and in comminuted fracture pattern. Reconstructed orbital volume ranged from 26.9±2.7 ml in male and 24.26±2.5 ml in female (CBCT). 3D Analysis of the color mapping showed minor deviations compared to the mirrored unaffected side. CONCLUSION Measurements demonstrate that even in comminuted orbital fractures true-to-original reconstruction is feasible.