Results of the megaprosthesis replacement reconstruction proximal femoral resection bone tumors.

Background. Proximal femur defects resulting from tumor resections can be repaired with various types of hip endoprostheses. Major surgical procedures involving muscle detachments and extensive endoprosthesis implantation are prone to deep infections and the hip instability. The purpose of our study was to assess the outcome of hip prosthesoplasty after resection of large tumors from the proximal femur. Material and methods. Over the last 5 years, 49 patients have undergone hip prosthesoplasty after tumor resection in the proximal femur for 37 bone metastases and 12 primary neoplasms during the last 5 years. Three total megaprostheses were used, as well as 34 conventional long stem endoprostheses, including 26 bipolar and 12 Austin Moore prostheses. Results. Two patients died shortly after surgery, and another 4 were nonambulatory due to diffusion of the cancer. There were 3 cases of endoprosthesis luxation, 1 deep implant infection and 1 metastasis recurrence. We had 28% excellent functional outcomes and 60% good; the latter were complicated by Trendelenburg gait. Conclusions. Hip instability is the most common complication in prosthesoplasty after tumor resection in the proximal femur.