Reconstruction of periacetabular tumours with saddle prosthesis or custom-made prosthesis, functional results and complications.

Danışman, Murat; Mermerkaya, Musa Uğur; Bekmez, Şenol; Ayvaz, Mehmet; Atilla, Bülent; Tokgözoğlu, Ahmet M · Hip Int · 2016

case_series · Level IV

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Abstract

Reconstruction after resection of pelvic tumours is a major challenge. We report the outcomes and complications of 7 patients who underwent limb salvage following type II or type II, III pelvic resection and reconstruction using a saddle prosthesis or custom-made hemipelvic prosthesis. In our opinion, reconstruction using custom-made prostheses is better than placement of saddle prostheses because of a lower risk of complications and improved functional outcomes.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy