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A Patient‐Matched Entire First Metacarpal Prosthesis in Treatment of Giant Cell Tumor of Bone

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: Giant cell tumor of the bones occurring in the first metacarpals frequently requires entire metacarpal resection due to the aggressive nature and high rate of recurrence. Bone reconstruction can be performed with autogenous bone grafts. Here we describe a new technique of reconstruction using a patient-matched three-dimensional printed titanium first metacarpal prosthesis. This prosthesis has a special design for ligament reconstruction in the proximal and distal portions. Good hand function and aesthetic appearance were maintained at a 24-month follow-up visit. This reconstructive technique can avoid donor-site complications and spare the autogenous bone grafts for revision options.

Source: Case Reports in Orthopedics

DOI: 10.1155/2017/4101346

Authors: Thipachart Punyaratabandhu, Boonrat Lohwongwatana, Chedtha Puncreobutr, Arkaphat Kosiyatrakul, Puwadon Veerapan, Suriya Luenam

Institutions: Phramongkutklao Hospital, Phramongkutklao College of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University

Language: English

Topic: Bone Tumor Diagnosis and Treatments

Subfield: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $790