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International Orthopaedics
Published in: International Orthopaedics 1/2019

01-01-2019 | Original Paper

Three-dimension-printed custom-made prosthetic reconstructions: from revision surgery to oncologic reconstructions

Authors: Andrea Angelini, Giulia Trovarelli, Antonio Berizzi, Elisa Pala, Anna Breda, Pietro Ruggieri

Published in: International Orthopaedics | Issue 1/2019

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Abstract

Background

The use of custom-made 3D-printed prostheses for reconstruction of severe bone defects in selected cases is increasing. The aims of this study were to evaluate (1) the feasibility of surgical reconstruction with these prostheses in oncologic and non-oncologic settings and (2) the functional results, complications, and outcomes at short-term follow-up.

Methods

We analyzed 13 prospectively collected patients treated between June 2016 and January 2018. Diagnoses were primary bone tumour (7 patients), metastasis (3 patients), and revision of total hip arthroplasty (3 patients). Pelvis was the most frequent site of reconstruction (7 cases). Functional results were assessed with MSTS score and complications according to Henderson et al. Statistical analysis was performed using Kaplan-Meier and log-rank test curves.

Results

At a mean follow-up of 13.7 months (range, 6–26 months), all patients except one were alive. Oncologic outcomes show seven patients NED (no evidence of disease), one NED after treatment of metastasis, one patient died of disease, and another one was alive with disease. Overall survival was 100% and 80% at one and two years, respectively. Seven complications occurred in five patients (38.5%). Survival to all complications was 62% at two years of follow-up. Functional outcome was good or excellent in all cases with a mean score of 80.3%.

Conclusion

3D-printed custom-made prostheses represent a promising reconstructive technique in musculoskeletal oncology and challenging revision surgery. Preliminary results were satisfactory. Further studies are needed to evaluate prosthetic design, fixation methods, and stability of the implants at long-term.
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Metadata
Title
Three-dimension-printed custom-made prosthetic reconstructions: from revision surgery to oncologic reconstructions
Authors
Andrea Angelini
Giulia Trovarelli
Antonio Berizzi
Elisa Pala
Anna Breda
Pietro Ruggieri
Publication date
01-01-2019
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
International Orthopaedics / Issue 1/2019
Print ISSN: 0341-2695
Electronic ISSN: 1432-5195
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00264-018-4232-0

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