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ArticleJournal of orthopaedics2025

Peri-operative outcomes of IlluminOss fixation for pelvic metastatic bone disease.

Moses I Markowitz, Max Baron, Julien Montreuil, Dominic Campano, Erik Geiger, Francis Hornicek, H Thomas Temple, Brooke Crawford

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Moses I MarkowitzDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, New York University Langone Health, New York University, New York, NY, USA.
Max BaronDepartment of Education, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA.
Julien MontreuilDepartment of Orthopedics, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA.
Dominic CampanoDepartment of Orthopedics, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA.
Erik GeigerDepartment of Orthopedics, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA.
Francis HornicekDepartment of Orthopedics, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA.
H Thomas TempleDepartment of Orthopedics, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA.
Brooke CrawfordDepartment of Orthopedics, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA.

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Abstract

Background: Pelvic metastatic bone disease (MBD) leads to significant pain and functional impairment. Managing these lesions through an open approach involves invasive procedures linked to potential morbidity and complications. The IlluminOss system, a UV light-activated polymer implant, has shown efficacy and safety in managing various fractures. This study evaluates the effectiveness of IlluminOss photodynamic bone stabilization system (PBSS) in pelvic MBD. Methods: A retrospective cohort review was conducted, including all patients treated with the PBSS system for MBD of the pelvis and acetabulum. Results: Fifteen patients were included with a mean follow-up of 4.97 months (SD 3.05). In the thirteen patients treated with the IlluminOss without concurrent total hip arthroplasty, the mean operative time was 170.4 min (SD 90.6). The mean estimated blood loss was 52.3 mL (SD 73.7). No patients required transfusions. The mean visual analog scale (VAS) pain score at the latest follow-up was 2.29, significantly lower than the preoperative score of 9.07 (p < 0.001). Thirteen patients (92.9 %) had improved functional status at the latest follow-up. Conclusion: PBSS offers similar operative times, reduced blood loss, and decreased need for transfusions compared to open pelvic fixation methods. It also demonstrates significant pain reduction and improved functional outcomes without increased complications.

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IlluminOss implantPelvic metastatic bone diseasePercutaneous fixationPerioperative outcomesPhotodynamic bone stabilization system

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PMID40051787
PMCPMC11882334

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