Does Extracorporeal Irradiation and Reimplantation After Acetabular Resections Result in Adequate Hip Function? A Preliminary Report.

Journal: Clinical orthopaedics and related research
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Pelvic resections are challenging, and reconstruction of the resected acetabulum to restore mobility and stability is even more difficult. Extracorporeal radiation therapy (ECRT or extracorporeal irradiation) of autograft bone and reimplantation allows for a perfect size match and has been used with some success in the extremities. Although the risk of wound complications in pelvic surgery has discouraged surgeons from using ECRT of autografts in that anatomic site, we believe it may be a reasonable option.

Authors

  • Manish G Agarwal
    M. G. Agarwal, M. K. Gundavda, R. Reddy Orthopedic Oncology, P. D. Hinduja Hospital and Medical Research Center, Mumbai, India R. Gupta Orthopedic Oncology, Fortis Hospital, Mohali, India.
  • Manit K Gundavda
    Division of Orthopaedic Oncology, Centre for Bone and Joint Cancer, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute, Mumbai, India.
  • Rajat Gupta
  • Rajeev Reddy