3D-printed glenoid implant reconstruction, after partial scapulectomy for malignant tumors: a case series.
case_series · Level IV
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 38280074.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1007/s00590-024-03839-4 and PMC identifier 10980628.
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Abstract
Glenoid tumors are extremely rare, and reconstruction remains very challenging. The aim of this study is to present the clinical and functional outcomes, of a new glenoid reconstruction method using 3-dimensional-printed implant. Four patients with primary glenoid tumors underwent reconstruction using 3-dimensional-printed glenoid implant linked with reverse shoulder arthroplasty. We retrospectively reviewed the clinical and functional outcome, using MSTS and DASH score, as well as complications' rate. Wide excision was achieved in all patients. No local recurrence or distant metastasis was diagnosed at the follow-up period. The mean MSTS score was 80.5%, and DASH score was 15.2%. According to Hendersons' classification, there were no postoperative complications. The use of 3-dimensional-printed implants, can be a very reliable solution with satisfying clinical and functional outcomes for reconstruction, in patients with musculoskeletal malignancies of the glenoid. Level of evidence IV Treatment Study.
Medical subject headings
- Neoplasms
- Arthroplasty, Replacement, Shoulder
- Shoulder Joint
Anatomy
- scapula
- shoulder