The usefulness of a three-dimensional printed segmental scapula prosthesis for recovering shoulder function in a patient with scapula chondrosarcoma

摘要

RATIONALE:Localized chondrosarcoma of the scapula has a favorable long-term survival outcome. Therefore, recovery of shoulder function after surgery is important in middle-aged patients. Currently, three-dimensional (3-D) printing implants can be applied for personalized limb salvage surgery.PATIENT CONCERNS:A 41-year-old woman with a palpable scapular area presented with shoulder pain for 3?months, which was aggravated during shoulder exercise.DIAGNOSES:Chondrosarcoma at left scapular (Malawer S1, Enniking II B, and grade II chondrosarcoma).INTERVENTIONS:Wide excision for a localized chondrosarcoma at the infrascapular lesion was performed and the resected muscles around the scapula were repaired with a 3-D printed segmental scapula prosthesis for recovery of shoulder function.OUTCOMES:The affected shoulder achieved satisfactory function after operation using the 3-D printed segmental scapula prosthesis at 1?year 6?months after the operation.LESSONS:The 3-D printed segmental scapula prosthesis is a useful method for shoulder functional recovery in patients with scapula chondrosarcoma.Copyright ? 2021 the Author(s). Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.