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ArticleJournal of surgical case reports2025

The bone cement with screw augmentation surgical technique in a 3D-printed customized total knee arthroplasty for a patient with severe bone defect.

Argyris Hadjimichael, Petros Leptos, Jim D Georgoulis, Angelos Kaspiris

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Article in Journal of surgical case reports, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Argyris HadjimichaelDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Saint Mary's and John's Polyclinic, PO 2045, Karditsis 2, Strovolos, Nicosia, Cyprus.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1127-3421
Petros LeptosDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Saint Mary's and John's Polyclinic, PO 2045, Karditsis 2, Strovolos, Nicosia, Cyprus.
Jim D GeorgoulisFirst Department of Orthopedic Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, PO 12462, Rimini 1, Haidari, Athens, Greece.
Angelos KaspirisDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, KAT Attica General Hospital, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, PO 14561, Nikis 2, Athens, Greece.

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Abstract

The bone cement with screw augmentation (BCSA) technique is a valuable adjunct in complex total knee arthroplasty (TKA) cases with compromised bone stock. This surgical strategy enhances fixation in tibial and femoral defects, provides better load distribution, reduces micromotion, and improves the longevity of implants. The aim of this article is to explore the role of the BCSA technique, describe the technique itself, and review its outcomes specifically in the context of TKA. Additionally, we present a clinical case of an 80-year-old female patient with end-stage osteoarthritis and a severe tibial bone defect, who was treated with primary TKA using a 3D-printed cutting technique. The bone defect was managed using the BCSA technique with excellent imaging and clinical outcomes.

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3D-printingarthritisbone cement with screw augmentationbone defectkneetotal knee arthroplasty

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PMCPMC12598751

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