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One Patient. One Story.
The Challenge
Bethany 73 years, had received a total hip replacement on both sides.
On the left side she needed several revisions and suffered from various dislocations. Now, she shows up with a pelvic fracture and loosening of the left acetabular cup.
3D-model of Bethany‘s custom pelvis replacement.
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customLINK's solution
customLINK used the CT data of the defect situation within Bethany‘s pelvis to create a 3D model of the anatomy. Based on this, an acetabular replacement was designed that uniquely fits into the defect and restores the hip joint.
Anchorage of the implant was provided by three flanges that are fixed with numerous cortical screws, as well as a strong cranial cancellous screw within the ilium.
A cemented acetabular polyethylene inlay was planned to articulate with the hip head.
Bethany's future
The post-operative X-ray image shows the fit of the implant within the defect, the anchorage with one strong, cranial cancellous screw ("home run screw") and the attachment of the flanges. To keep the tissue damage minimal, the acetabular net and some screws were left in situ. The hip stem was additionally stabilized with cerclage wires.
Now, Bethany‘s constant pain is gone and she returned to enjoy quality time with her grandchildren.
Do you have a challenge like this?
Please send us 2mm-graded CT data of the defect situation following our CT protocol along with information about the planned resection.
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