Acetabular reconstruction with massive allograft and cementless prosthesis

Chir Organi Mov. 1994 Oct-Dec;79(4):379-86.
[Article in English, Italian]

Abstract

The authors standardize the method to use for a correct approach to acetabular reconstruction in relation to the loss of bone tissue. In type 1 or 2A and C loss, cancellous bone and porous hemispheric acetabula may be used. In type 2B loss there are 3 options: a small acetabulum with a high rotation center, a larger component leaving 30% of the superoexternal portion uncovered, or a larger component with a supporting superoexternal graft. Type 3A requires a supporting graft of distal femur or proximal tibia fused with screws to which a porous hemispheric component with screws is applied. Finally, type 3B loss requires the use of a massive homologous graft fused to the ilium with screws and a component in cemented polyethylene.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial

MeSH terms

  • Acetabulum / diagnostic imaging
  • Acetabulum / surgery*
  • Bone Resorption / diagnostic imaging
  • Bone Resorption / surgery*
  • Bone Transplantation / methods
  • Female
  • Hip Prosthesis*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography
  • Reoperation