Partial replacement of pelvis with the hip joint in osteosarcoma treatment: A case report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

and importance: Pelvic osteosarcoma is quite rare and is a challenging task for orthopedic surgeons. This aim of this study is to present the first case report using customized 3D-printed prosthesis in Vietnam.

Case presentation

57-year-old male was diagnosed with pelvic osteosarcoma. After neoadjuvant chemotherapy, we did limb-salvage surgery after partial pelvic resection. He had to undergo another surgery due to an infection complication that exposed part of the prosthesis. At 6 months follow-up, the patient's overall status was stable. VAS score when moving is 2/10. He can walk with one crutch. Patient is still being followed up and treated.

Clinincal discussion

Management of pelvic osteosarcoma remains a challenging task for orthopedic surgeons. Adva

SUBMITTER: Tran Trung D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8435817 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature