Mechanical Failure of Kotz Prosthetic Replacement for Osteosarcoma - A Case Report -

골육종에 시행한 Kotz prosthesis의 역학적 실패 - 증례 보고 -

Prosthetic reconstruction of musculoskeletal defects about the knee for tumor has many advantages, particularly the maintenance of motion and immediate functional restoration. But, prosthetic reconstruction has inherent limitations in terms of long-term durability. The authors have reported here a patient who had mechanical failure at 61 months later following use of a modular resection system to reconstruct the segmental defect of proximal tibia in osteosarcoma. In this case, another technique of extensor mechanism reconstruction using Achilles tendon allograft was attempted. Because of the concerns involving durability of tumor prosthesis, increased emphasis has to be placed on innovation in prosthetic design.