Limb-salvage reconstruction with MUTARS hemipelvic endoprosthesis: A prospective multicenter study

D. Witte (1) , L. Bernd (1) , J. Bruns (2) , G. Gosheger (1) , J. Hardes (1) , E. Hartwig (3) , B. Lehner (1) , I. Melcher (4) , W. Mutschler (5) , M. Schulte (3) , P-U Tunn (6) , W. Wozniak , A. Zahlten-Hinguranage (1) , F. Zeifang (1)

1 Orthopaedic University Hospital
2 Orthopaedic University Hospital Eppendorf
3 Department of Trauma
4 Department of Surgical Oncology
5 Department of Surgery
6 Department of Surgical Oncology

Limb-sparing surgery with hemipelvic megaprosthetic replacement is often limited by the high rate of associated complications. The aim of this evaluation was to assess clinical and oncological findings with respect to type, treatment and outcome of post-operative complications.

Mots clés: pelvic tumour; limb-salvage; custom-made megaprosthesis; hemipelvic endoprosthesis; postoperative complications; pelvic reconstruction

D. Witte, L. Bernd, J. Bruns, G. Gosheger, J. Hardes, et al.. Limb-salvage reconstruction with MUTARS hemipelvic endoprosthesis: A prospective multicenter study. EJSO - European Journal of Surgical Oncology, 2009, 35 (12), pp.1318. ⟨10.1016/j.ejso.2009.04.011⟩. ⟨hal-00556302⟩