Efficacy and safety of 3D-printed artificial vertebral bodies for spinal tumor resection and reconstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

J Orthop Surg Res · 2026 · PMC13359806 · PMID 42050704

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In this study, the VAS scores of patients in both groups exhibited a decreasing trend before surgery, 24 h after surgery, and at the last follow-up.

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