Custom three-dimensional printed implants for reconstruction of oncologic pelvic defects.

Precious C OyemZachary D BurkeNathan W MeskoLukas M Nystrom

Published in: Journal of surgical oncology (2023)

The use of three-dimensional printed implants in the field of orthopedic surgery has become increasingly popular and has potentiated hip reconstruction in the setting of oncologic resections of the pelvis and acetabulum. In this review, we examine and discuss the indications and technical considerations for custom implant reconstruction of pelvic defects.

Keyphrases

rectal cancer
soft tissue
minimally invasive
radical prostatectomy
robot assisted
prostate cancer
low cost
total hip arthroplasty