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07.05.2024 | Original Article
Is 3D-printed self-stabilizing endoprosthesis reconstruction without supplemental fixation following total sacrectomy a viable approach for sacral tumours?
Erschienen in: European Spine Journal
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Purpose
The spinopelvic reconstruction poses significant challenges following total sacrectomy in patients with malignant or aggressive benign bone tumours encompassing the entire sacrum. In this study, we aim to assess the functional outcomes and complications of an integrated 3D-printed sacral endoprostheses featuring a self-stabilizing design, eliminating the requirement for supplemental fixation.
Methods
We retrospectively analyzed patients with sacral tumours who underwent total sacrectomy followed by reconstruction with 3D-printed self-stabilizing endoprosthesis. Clinically, we evaluated functional outcomes using the 1993 version of the musculoskeletal tumour society (MSTS-93) score. Perioperative and postoperative complications were also documented.
Results
10 patients met final inclusion criteria. The median age was 49 years (range, 31–64 years). The median follow-up time was 26.5 months (range, 15–47 months). Median postoperative functional MSTS-93 was 22.5 (range, 13–25). The median operation time was 399.5 min (305–576 min), and the median intraoperative blood loss was and 3200 ml (2400–7800 ml). Complications include wound dehiscence in one patient, bowel, bladder, and sexual dysfunction in four patients, cerebrospinal fluid leak in one patient, and tumour recurrence in one patient. There were no mechanical complications related to the endoprosthesis at the last follow-up.
Conclusion
The utilization of 3D-printed self-stabilizing endoprosthesis proved to be a viable approach, yielding satisfactory short-term outcomes in patients undergoing total sacral reconstruction without supplemental fixation.