ArticleJournal of orthopaedic surgery and research2023
Reconstruction of a 3D-printed endoprosthesis after joint-preserving surgery with intraoperative physeal distraction for childhood malignancies of the distal femur.
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- Patient-specific implants for joint-sparing reconstruction of segmental tibial and femoral defects : systematic literature review and introduction of a classification framework.Bone & joint research · 2026Pooled it
- Systematic Review of joint preservation limb salvage in osteosarcoma around the knee.Frontiers in oncology · 2025Pooled it
- Current Strategies for Limb Salvage and Reconstruction in Pediatric Lower Extremity Malignant Bone Tumors: Focus on Growth Preservation and Functional Outcomes.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- The clinical outcomes of joint-preserving endoprosthesis reconstruction for primary sarcomas about the knee.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Article
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- Utilization of 3D-Printed Customized Uncemented Stem Prostheses for Revision of Aseptic Loosening in the Distal Femoral Cemented Prostheses: Case Series and Literature Review.Orthopaedic surgery · 2025Review
- Setting up a biomodeling, virtual planning, and three-dimensional printing service in Uruguay.Pediatric radiology · 2024Review
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backgroundJoint-salvage surgery has been proposed in children with metaphysis malignancy of the distal femur. However, there is still some drawbacks regarding to the surgical technique and endoprosthetic design. In this study, we evaluated the efficacy of a joint-sparing surgical technique for the distal femur in pediatric patients using intraoperative physeal distraction and reconstruction of a 3D-printed endoprosthesis.
methodsWe retrospectively analyzed pediatric patients with distal femoral malignancy who underwent intraoperative physeal distraction and 3D-printed endoprosthetic reconstruction. Clinically, we evaluated functional outcomes using the 1993 version of the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS-93) score pre- and post-operation. Complications were also recorded.
resultsSeven children with a median age of 11 years (range 8-15 years) were finally included in our study. The median follow-up time was 30 months (range 27-59 months). The median postoperative functional MSTS-93 score was increased compared with the preoperative scores. The bone-implant interface showed good osseointegration. One patient developed deep infection and another had lung metastasis after surgery. Endoprosthetic complications were not observed.
conclusionWe recommended that joint-preserving surgery with intraoperative physeal distraction and a 3D-printed endoprosthesis for reconstruction as an option for malignancies of the distal femur in selected pediatric patients.
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