Acetabular reconstruction with an ice‐cream cone prosthesis following resection of pelvic tumors: Does computer navigation improve surgical outcome?
Tomohiro Fujiwara, Deepak V. Sree, Jonathan Stevenson, Yoichi Kaneuchi, Michael Parry, Yusuke Tsuda, Louis‐Romée Le Nail, Ricardo M. Medellin, R. J. Grimer, Lee Jeys
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Acetabular reconstruction with a coned-stem prosthesis has been one of the reliable procedures following pelvic tumor resections but is associated with a risk of complications and postoperative morbidity. We investigated whether navigated reconstruction could decrease the complication rate and optimize outcomes. METHODS: A retrospective study was conducted on 33 patients who underwent acetabular resection and reconstruction with ice-cream cone prostheses; outcomes were compared between the navigated and nonnavigated groups. RESULTS: A clear margin was obtained in 91% and 82% of the navigated and nonnavigated groups, respectively. The local recurrence (LR) rate was 12%, and all LRs occurred in the nonnavigated group. The rate of major complications requiring surgical intervention was significantly lower in the navigated group (9%) than in the nonnavigated group (50%; P = .024). Two implant failures occurred in the nonnavigated group. Functional outcomes were significantly correlated with the occurrence of major complications (P = .010) and the use of navigation (P = .043); superior functional scores were observed in the navigated group (Musculoskeletal Tumor Society, 73% vs 55%; Toronto Extremity Salvage Score, 73% vs 56%). CONCLUSION: Ice-cream cone prosthesis is an acceptable reconstruction modality following periacetabular tumor resections, and computer navigation are useful to facilitate proper resection margins and implant position.