Chen C, Yin Y, Xu H, Li Z, Wang F, Chen G. Personalized three-dimensional printed polyether-ether-ketone prosthesis for reconstruction after subtotal removal of chronic clavicle osteomyelitis: A case report.
Medicine (Baltimore) 2021;
100:e25703. [PMID:
33907152 PMCID:
PMC8083998 DOI:
10.1097/md.0000000000025703]
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Abstract
RATIONALE
Three-dimensional (3D) printing has attracted wide attention for its potential and abilities in the assistance of surgical planning and the development of personalized prostheses. We herewith report a unique case of chronic clavicle osteomyelitis treated with a two-stage subtotal clavicle reconstruction using a 3D printed polyether-ether-ketone (PEEK) prosthesis.
PATIENT CONCERNS
A 23-year-old Chinese female presented to our clinic complaining about a progressive pain of her right clavicle for about 1 year.
DIAGNOSES
Chronic clavicle osteomyelitis confirmed by percutaneous biopsy and lesion biopsy.
INTERVENTIONS
This patient accepted a long-term conservative treatment, which did not gain satisfactory outcomes. Thus, a subtotal removal and two-stage reconstruction of the right clavicle with a 3D-printed polyether-ether-ketone prosthesis stabilized by screw fixation system was performed.
OUTCOMES
At 2-year follow-up, complete pain relief and satisfactory functional recovery of her right shoulder were observed.
LESSONS
Personalized 3D printed prosthesis is an effective and feasible method for reconstruction of complex bone defects.
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