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Published on: August 4, 2020
3D-printed glenoid implant reconstruction, after partial scapulectomy for malignant tumors: a case series
Ioannis G Trikoupis1, Ioannis I Mavrodontis1, Dimitrios V Papadopoulos2
1First Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine, "ATTIKON" University General Hospital, Rimini 1, Chaidari, 12462, Athens, Greece.
Purpose:
Glenoid tumors are extremely rare, and reconstruction remains very challenging. The aim of this study is to present the clinical and functional outcomes, of a new glenoid reconstruction method using 3-dimensional-printed implant.
Methods:
Four patients with primary glenoid tumors underwent reconstruction using 3-dimensional-printed glenoid implant linked with reverse shoulder arthroplasty. We retrospectively reviewed the clinical and functional outcome, using MSTS and DASH score, as well as complications' rate.
Results:
Wide excision was achieved in all patients. No local recurrence or distant metastasis was diagnosed at the follow-up period. The mean MSTS score was 80.5%, and DASH score was 15.2%. According to Hendersons' classification, there were no postoperative complications.
Conclusion:
The use of 3-dimensional-printed implants, can be a very reliable solution with satisfying clinical and functional outcomes for reconstruction, in patients with musculoskeletal malignancies of the glenoid. Level of evidence IV Treatment Study.
