Limb salvage for malignant bone tumors of distal tibia with 3D-printed ankle joint arthrodesis prosthesis and preserving subtalar joint

Key Points

• Successful limb salvage observed with a 3D-printed ankle joint arthrodesis prosthesis, preserving the subtalar joint.
• Patients exhibited improved mobility and pain relief post-surgery, demonstrating the prosthesis's effectiveness.
• Analysis of prosthetic outcomes used early intervention for malignant bone tumors of the distal tibia.
• Future studies may enable broader applications for limb salvage procedures in similar cases.