3D-printed glenoid implant reconstruction, after partial scapulectomy for malignant tumors: a case series

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2024年1月27日

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Ioannis G. Trikoupis,
Ioannis I. Mavrodontis,
Dimitrios V. Papadopoulos,
Stavros D. Goumenos,
Dimitrios A. Georgoulis,
Panagiotis Gavriil,
Dimitra Melissaridou,
Olga D. Savvidou,
Vasileios A. Kontogeorgakos,
Panayiotis J. Papagelopoulos

摘要

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.