Aims. For rare cases when a tumour infiltrates into the hip joint, extra-articular resection is required to obtain a safe margin. Endoprosthetic reconstruction following tumour resection can effectively ensure local control and improve postoperative function. However, maximizing bone preservation without compromising surgical margin remains a challenge for surgeons due to the complexity of the procedure. The purpose of the current study was to report clinical outcomes of patients who underwent extra-articular resection of the hip joint using a custom-made osteotomy guide and 3D-printed endoprosthesis. Methods. We reviewed 15 patients over a five-year period (January 2017 to December 2022) who had undergone extra-articular resection of the hip joint due to malignant tumour using a custom-made osteotomy guide and 3D-printed endoprosthesis. Each of the 15 patients had a single lesion, with six originating from the acetabulum side and nine from the proximal femur. All patients had their posterior column preserved according to the surgical plan. Results. Postoperative pathological assessment revealed a negative surgical margin was achieved in all patients. At final follow-up, 13.3% (2/15) died and no recurrence occurred. The overall survival was 81.7% at five years. None of the patients showed any signs of aseptic loosening, and no wound healing issues were observed. In total, 20% (3/15) developed complications, with two cases of early hip dislocation and one case of deep infection. The cumulative incidence of mechanical and non-mechanical failure in this series was 13.7% and 9.3%, respectively, at five years. In this cohort, the mean time to full weightbearing was 5.89 (SD 0.92) weeks and the mean Musculoskeletal Tumor Society score was 24.1 (SD 4.4). Conclusion. For patients with a hip joint tumour who met the inclusion criteria and were deemed suitable for posterior column preservation, a custom-made osteotomy guide combined with 3D-printed endoprosthesis is worth performing when treating patients who require extra-articular resection of the hip joint, as it can achieve adequate margin for local control, maximize bone preservation to maintain pelvic ring integrity, reduce the risk of complications by simplifying the surgical procedure, and allow for more precise reconstruction for better function. Cite this article: Bone Jt Open 2024;5(11):1027–1036

The aim of this study is to evaluate the early results of gleno-humeral reconstruction after tumour excision with a new design of endoprosthesis.

The prosthesis is a fixed fulcrum gleno-humeral replacement consisting of a hydroxyapatite (HA) coated glenoid component with a polyethylene liner and a cemented stem with HA coated collar. Between 1997 and 2000 we inserted the prosthesis into 15 patients with primary bone tumours of the proximal humerus. There were nine males and six females with a mean age of 38 years (range: 8–71 years). Twelve stems were cemented and three uncemented. Two skeletally immature patients had an extendible stem inserted, one subsequently having a successful lengthening procedure. The mean follow-up was 28 months (range: 12–41 years). Functional outcome was assessed using the Musculoskeletal Tumour Society (MTS) scoring system.

There were two early dislocations and one superficial wound infection. Three patients died of their disease and one underwent forequarter amputation for local recurrence. The remaining eleven had satisfactory functional outcomes with a mean MTS score of 81%. Radiologically there has been no evidence of early loosening. Microscopic analysis of the components in the amputated arm showed excellent osseointegration around the HA coated components.

Summary Statement. The purpose is to evaluate the effects of internet usage on new patient referral patterns to identify optimal patient recruitment and communication. Overall, social networking and internet may be an effective way for surgeons to recruit a wider patient population. Introduction. Prior studies in other medical specialties have shown that social networking and internet usage has become an increasingly important means of patient communication and referral. However, this information is lacking in the orthopaedics literature. In this study, we evaluate the means by which new patients arrive at orthopaedic clinics in a major academic center. The purpose is to evaluate the effects of internet or social media usage on new patient referral patterns to identify avenues to optimise patient recruitment and communication. Patients and Methods. New patients were recruited in a major academic orthopaedic clinic to complete a 15-item questionnaire with demographic information, social media use/networking and referral method. Data was collected for all orthopaedic sub-specialties and analyzed accordingly. Statistical analysis was performed. Results. Of the 752 responses, there were 66% female and 34% male responses. Responses were obtained from hand (142), sports medicine (303), foot and ankle (129), joints/tumor (95) and trauma (83) services. Overall, 51% report using social networking sites such as Facebook or Twitter. Of the patients that report not using social network sites, 92% are over the age of 40. Joints/tumor patients most commonly had seen another orthopaedic surgeon prior to their visit (59%) and had prior surgery (42%). Most patients traveled under 60 miles and were referred by their primary care physicians. Between 18–26% of all patients used a physician review website before consultation. The majority of the patients prefer communicating with their physician via the phone(68%) compared to email(32%). Independent associations found that sports medicine patients tend to be higher social networking users (35.9%) relative to other services (9.8–17.9%) and was statistically higher when compared to the joints/tumor service (P<.0001). The multivariate logistic regression model showed that the sports service was generally more likely to have social networking users with the exception of the foot/ankle service), however these differences were not statistically significant. The biggest indicator predicting social media usage in the orthopaedic population was age. The older the patient population, the less likely patients will use social networking sites. Non-doctorate patients were more likely to be social media users compared to doctorate level individuals, but was not statistically significant. Patients that lived from 120 to 180 miles from the hospital were significantly more likely to be social media users, as were patients that did research on their condition prior to their new patient appointment. Discussion and Conclusion. Orthopaedic patients who use social media are more likely to be younger, research their condition prior to their appointment and undergo an average day's travel (120–180 miles) to see a physician. Up to 26% of all patients have seen or used a physician review site prior to their visit. Despite the increased social media usage, most orthopaedic patients still prefer telephone communication with their physicians. Overall, social networking and internet may be an effective way for surgeons to recruit a wider patient population. In an increasingly competitive market, surgeons with younger patient populations (Sports Medicine) will need to utilise social networking and the internet to capture new patient referrals

Purpose of the study: Primary bone tumors of the sacroiliac joint are difficult to diagnose. We present the procedure used to resect these tumors and reconstruct the pelvic ring, and the carcinological and functional outcome. Materials and Methods: This was a retrospective analysis of a consecutive series of patients treated for a tumor of the iliac bone or of the sacrum which involved the sacroiliac joint. Tumor grading was based on the Enneking classification and the functional outcome on the MSTS score. Results: From 1986 to 2003, 24 patients were treated for a a tumor involving the sacroiliac joint. Six with invasion of the sacral body. The histology was osteosarcoma (n=8), chondrosarcoma (n=8), malignant hystiocytofibroma (n=3), Ewing’s sarcoma (n=2), schwannoma (n=1), leiomysarcoma (n=1) and haemangiopericytoma (n=1). Seventeen patients were given neoadjuvant chemotherapy. A wide crest approach was used to access both aspects of the pelvic ring. Neurological sacrifice was required in six patients. Operative time was 5.27 hours on average. Reconstruction was achieved with an autograft and instrumentation. The resection was wide in 11 cases, marginal in 12, and contaminated in one. The mean follow-up was 4.77 years. Ten patients died from their disease. Survival was correlated with the quality of the resection and with the initial tumor stage. Hemisacrectomy did not affect survival. Bone healing was achieved in 13 patient, ten who survived. The mean MSTS score was 48% at last follow-up in 14 survivors. For the nine patients who did not require neurological sacrifice, the mean score was 58%. For the five other patients, the mean score was 38% This score was 65% in patients with bone healing and 8% in those with nonunion. Discussion: The survival of patients with a tumor of the sacroiliac joint is basically related to the histological diagnosis and the quality of the resection. If the disease can be controlled, the method of the reconstruction proposed here enables bone healing with a satisfactory functional result when neurological sacrifice can be avoided

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The aim of this retrospective study was to determine if there are differences in short-term clinical outcomes among four different types of matrix-associated autologous chondrocyte transplantation (MACT).

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Indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence angiography is an emerging technique that can provide detailed anatomical information during surgery. The purpose of this study is to determine whether ICG fluorescence angiography can be used to evaluate the blood flow of the rotator cuff tendon in the clinical setting.