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Table 2 Indications and contraindications for percutaneous acetabuloplasty and 125 I seed implantation

From: Study of treatment using percutaneous acetabuloplasty and interstitial implantation of 125I seeds for patients with metastatic periacetabular tumors

Indications

Contraindications

Weight-bearing periacetabularosteolysis

1: Absolute contraindications

Hip pain resistant to drugs

Acetabular fracture

Patients with multiple metastases

Pelvic discontinuity

Life expectancy ≥3 months

2: Relative contraindications

Inability to tolerate major surgery

Radiographic signs of medial wall interruption

Ineffective radiotherapy

Local infection

 

Hemorrhagic disorders