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        <journal-title>Journal of Medical Insight</journal-title>
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      <issn pub-type="epub">2373-6003</issn>
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      <article-id pub-id-type="publisher-id">441</article-id>
      <article-id pub-id-type="doi">10.24296/jomi/441</article-id>
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          <subject>Research article</subject>
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        <article-title>The Use of Photodynamic Nails for Bone Reinforcement in Combination with Complex Total Hip Arthroplasty in the Setting of Radiation Osteitis</article-title>
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      <pub-date pub-type="ppub">
        <year>2025</year>
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      <volume>2025</volume>
      <issue>01</issue>
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        <copyright-year>2017</copyright-year>
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        <p>Herein, we present a case of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) with skeletal involvement in a geriatric male. Initially presenting with left hip pain, the patient was diagnosed with DLBCL affecting the left acetabulum. Subsequent treatment with systemic and radiation therapy resulted in radiation osteitis, osteoarthritis, and acetabular collapse, necessitating surgical intervention.

The treatment plan involved total hip arthroplasty (THA) with photodynamic intramedullary nails (PDNs) for pelvic stabilization, augmented with tantalum augments for enhanced support. PDNs provided structural stability while minimizing interference with future oncological interventions. The surgical procedure comprised meticulous insertion of PDNs and placement of tantalum augments, achieving optimal stability and alignment of the acetabular component.

This case underscores the strategic use of PDNs and tantalum augments in for treating major acetabular defects in patients with complex pathologies who require THA for pelvic stabilization. These techniques provide advantages in post-operative radiographic disease monitoring and precision in radiation therapy planning. The multidisciplinary approach emphasizes the importance of carefully selecting the appropriate implants to optimize outcomes in orthopaedic oncology.</p>
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        <kwd>Fluoroscopic Guidance</kwd>
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        <kwd>Bone Grafting</kwd>
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