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3D printing for the treatment of pathological fracture associated with patellar osteoblastoma: case reports
Qiang He1, Yun Cao1, Jiahu Huang1
1Orthopedics Department, Sichuan Science City Hospital, Mianyang, Sichuan, China.
Introduction:
Osteoblastoma is a rare, benign osteogenic tumor. Among patients with osteoblastoma, a small number initially seek medical treatment for pathological fractures of the patella.
Importance:
The patella plays a crucial role in the knee joint, contributing significantly to its normal function.
Presentation Of Case:
This report describes the case of a young male patient with patellar osteoblastoma complicated by a pathological fracture that was treated using a 3D-printed, customized, tantalum-alloy patellar prosthesis.
Clinical Discussion:
Surgical intervention serves as the primary treatment modality for patellar tumors, encompassing both partial and complete resection of the patella.
Conclusion:
The 2-year follow-up demonstrated satisfactory efficacy, and functional recovery was attained.
