Early follow-up of a custom non-fluted diaphyseal press-fit tumour prosthesis

Patrick W. O'Donnell, Anthony M. Griffin, William C. Eward, Amir Sternheim, Jay S. Wunder, Peter C. Ferguson

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Abstract

Purpose: The objective of this study was to evaluate the early results of a custom non-fluted diaphyseal press-fit stem for use with the global modular replacement system (GMRS) tumour prosthesis and the early complications associated with this implant. Methods: A total of 53 patients (54 implants) were identified from a prospective database where a custom non-fluted diaphyseal press-fit stem was used as part of the reconstruction of the limb. All patients had a minimum of 22 months of follow-up. Results: The rates of stem revision for any reason were calculated. The median follow-up was 36 months (range 22-85 months). Aseptic loosening was not observed in any patient. Conclusions: At early term follow-up, an uncemented non-fluted stem used with the GMRS tumour endoprosthesis provides a stable bone-prosthesis interface with no evidence of aseptic loosening.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)123-127
Number of pages5
JournalInternational Orthopaedics
Volume38
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2014

Keywords

  • Aseptic loosening
  • Megaprosthesis
  • Stem revision

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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