Custom-made implants for massive acetabular bone loss: accuracy with CT assessment

BackgroundCustom-made implants are a valid option in revision total hip arthroplasty to address massive acetabular bone loss. The aim of this study was to assess the accuracy of custom-made acetabular implants between preoperative planning and postoperative positioning using CT scans.MethodsIn a retrospective analysis, three patients who underwent an acetabular custom-made prosthesis were identified. The custom-made designs were planned through 3D CT analysis considering surgical points of attention. The accuracy of intended implants positioning was assessed by comparing pre- and postoperative CT analyzing the center of rotation (CoR), anteversion, inclination, screws, and implant surface in contact with the bone.ResultsThe three cases presented satisfactory accuracy in positioning. A malpositioning in the third case was observed due to the posterization of the CoR of the implant of more than 10 mm. The other CoR vectors considered in the third patient and all vectors in the other two cases fall within 10 mm. All the cases were positioned with a difference of less than 10 degrees of anteversion and inclination with respect to the planning.ConclusionsThe current case series revealed promising accuracy in the positioning of custom-made acetabular prosthesis comparing the planned implant in preoperative CT with postoperative CT.

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This study assessed the accuracy of custom-made acetabular implants by comparing pre- and postoperative CT scans. The results showed satisfactory accuracy in positioning, with only one case showing malpositioning due to an error in the implant's center of rotation.