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Custom-made acetabular implant for hip joint revision (W.G. Paprosky 3A)
Few years after primary replacement of the right hip joint, patient was diagnosed with infection which led to the removal of the prosthesis. Acetabular bone was left with a big defect, 3A according to W.G. Paprosky.
ORTHO BALTIC IMPLANTS SOLUTION
After performing anatomical 3D reconstruction of patient’s pelvis, patient-specific implant model was designed to fill acetabular bone defect and restore hip joint biomechanics. Implant was manufactured from Ti6Al4V powder using 3D printing DMLS technology, which allows to form a part of implant from trabecular surface for inducing bone osteointegration and ensuring faster secondary implant fixation. Patient-specific surgical guides and screw map assisted during surgery to insert screws according to planned axes and depth. Patient’s acetabular defect was filled and hip joint function was restored completely.
