The application of custom 3D-printed prostheses with ultra-short stems in the reconstruction of bone defects: a single center analysis.

ABSTRACT: Objective: Considering the advantages and widespread presence of 3D-printing technology in surgical treatments, 3D-printed porous structure prostheses have been applied in a wide range of the treatments of bone tumor. In this research, we aimed to assess the application values of the 3D-printed custom prostheses with ultra-short stems for restoring bone defects and maintaining arthrosis in malignant bone tumors of lower extremities in children. Methods: Seven cases of pediatric patients were included in this study. In all cases, the prostheses were porous titanium alloy with ultra-short stems. MSTS 93 (Musculoskeletal Tumor Society) scores were recorded for the functional recovery of the limbs. VAS (Visual analogue scale) scores were utilized to assess the degree of painfulne

SUBMITTER: Zhang P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10850231 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature