Open AccessLimb-salvage surgery using personalized 3D-printed porous tantalum prosthesis for distal radial osteosarcoma
Author(s) -
Ge Chen,
Yong Yin,
CheChia Chang
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.59
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1536-5964
pISSN - 0025-7974
DOI - 10.1097/md.0000000000027899
Subject(s) - medicine , prosthesis , osteosarcoma , surgery , prosthesis implantation , prosthesis design , pathology
Rationale: Three-dimensional (3D) printing has been widely utilized for treating the tumors of bone and soft tissue. We herewith report a unique case of distal radial osteosarcoma who was treated with a 3D printed porous tantalum prosthesis. Patient concerns: A 58-year-old Chinese male patient presented to our clinic complaining about a 6-month history of a progressive pain at his right hand, associated with a growing lump 2 months later. Diagnosis: Osteosarcoma of distal radius confirmed by percutaneous biopsy and tumor biopsy. Interventions: A limb-salvage surgery was performed with a 3D printed porous tantalum prosthesis, combined with the postoperative chemotherapy for 4 cycles. Outcomes: At 2-year follow-up, complete pain relief and satisfactory functional recovery of his right wrist were observed. Lessons: Personalized 3D printed prosthesis is an effective and feasible method for treating the osteosarcoma and reconstruction of complex bone defects.