Customized 3D-printed component-preserving reconstruction for femoral neck fracture revision in a long-term survivor of pediatric osteosarcoma: a case report - Scorecard - MDSpire

Customized 3D-printed component-preserving reconstruction for femoral neck fracture revision in a long-term survivor of pediatric osteosarcoma: a case report

  • By

  • Zhiming Yu

  • Qi Sun

  • Xinyu Nan

  • Run Liu

  • Liuxin Yan

  • Hui Wang

  • Yang Lu

  • Yaheng Zhao

  • Gaocen Li

  • Lufeng Lin

  • Huiyang Jia

  • Changcheng Liu

  • May 26, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Tailored 3D-printed reconstruction preserving components for femoral neck fracture revision in a long-term pediatric osteosarcoma survivor: a case study

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionFemoral neck fracture in a long-term pediatric osteosarcoma survivor
Key MechanismsComponent-preserving reconstruction using a customized monoblock stem and dual-mobility head
Target PopulationYoung adults with a history of osteosarcoma and retained stable tumor prostheses
Care SettingSurgical intervention in a specialized orthopedic setting

Key Highlights

  • Customized reconstruction avoided total femoral replacement
  • Utilized 3D printing for prosthesis design
  • Postoperative Harris Hip Score improved from 63 to 81
  • Limb-length discrepancy reduced from 20 cm to 15 cm
  • Hybrid fixation with vancomycin-loaded PMMA cement and locking screws

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Imaging confirmation of displaced femoral neck fracture

Management

  • Component-preserving reconstruction with customized prosthesis

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Regular follow-up to assess functional recovery and alignment

Risks

  • Potential complications from periprosthetic fractures and bone loss

Patient & Prescribing Data

28-year-old male with a history of distal femoral osteosarcoma

Customized monoblock stem and dual-mobility head used for reconstruction

Clinical Best Practices

  • Consider component preservation in stable distal tumor prostheses
  • Utilize 3D printing for personalized prosthesis design
  • Employ hybrid fixation techniques for enhanced stability

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