Modified Harrington Procedure for Acetabular Insuficiency Due to Metastatic Malignant Disease
- Author:
Faisham WI
;
Muslim DAJ
;
Bhavaraju VMK
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Acetabular metastases;
Harrington procedure
- MeSH:
orthopaedic
- From:Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal
2009;3(1):36-41
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Extensive peri acetabular osteolysis caused by malignant disease process is a major surgical challenge as conventional hip arthroplasty is not adequate. We describe a modified use of the Harrington procedure for acetabular insufficiency secondary to metastatic disease in twelve patients. The procedures include application of multiple threaded pins to bridge the acetabular columns, anti protrusio cage and cemented acetabular cup. Eleven patients were able to walk pain free and achieved a mean Musculoskeletal Tumour Society Functional Score of 80 (range, 68 to 86).
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