Fig.3From: Feasibility and preliminary efficacy of tantalum components in the management of acetabular reconstruction following periacetabular oncologic resection in primary malignanciesA female patient, diagnosed with pelvic chondrosarcoma (Enneking Zone I + II + III, type3 defects). A: preoperative X-ray indicates tumor located at the right side of acetabulum; B: preoperative CT scan indicates a huge soft tissue mass involved ilium; C, D and E: preoperative MR images indicate huge soft tissue mass involved acetabulum and ilium; F: the tumor was completely removed (gross specimen); G: pelvic X-ray at 1-year postoperatively indicates the upper-shifted rotation center, a stable internal fixation and alignmentBack to article page