Use of custom-made acetabular components (CMAC) as part of a two-stage procedure in patients with severe periacetabular bone loss

Objective Implantation of custom-made acetabular components (CMAC) with load transmission onto the remaining bone stock and reconstruction of the center of rotation (COR) in cases of severe periacetabular bone defects. Indications Severe periacetabular bone loss (Paprosky type IIIA/B) with or without pelvic discontinuity after septic or aseptic loosening with inadequate load capacity of the dorsal pillar and/or large supraacetabular defects. Contraindications Acute or local infections, lack of compliance, taking into account the risks and complications: missing or limited expected postoperative functional gain, multimorbid patients with potential inoperability during the first and/or second intervention. Surgical technique Lateral transgluteal or posterolateral approach while protecting neurovascular and muscular structures. Preparation of the implant site based on preoperative planning with augmentation of bone defects as far as possible. Primarily stable anchoring with 2 angle-stable pole screws in the ilium, an optional pole screw in the pubic bone for determination of COR, and stabilization screws in the iliac wing (optionally angle-stable). Use of dual mobility cup according to the soft tissue tension and intraoperative stability. Postoperative management For the first 6 weeks postoperative partial weight-bearing (20 kg), followed by a gradual increase of the load (10 kg per week). Results Between 2008 and 2018, 47 patients with a Paprosky type III defect underwent implantation of a monoflanged CMAC. Main complication was a periprosthetic joint infection with subsequent need for implant removal in 9 of 10 cases. Harris Hip Score improved from 21.1 to 61.5 points. X-ray imaging displayed an angle of inclination of 42.3 +/- 5.3 degrees, an anteversion of 16.8 +/- 6.2 degrees, a increment H of 0.5 +/- 0.2 mm and a increment V of 17.7 +/- 1.1 mm according to Roessler et al.

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The objective of this study was to reconstruct the center of rotation in cases of severe periacetabular bone defects through the implantation of custom-made acetabular components. The surgical technique was stable and the results showed significant improvement in hip joint function after a certain period of time.