Operative management of metastases to the pelvis and acetabulum

Metastatic carcinoma to the pelvis and acetabulum is a common and challengi ng problem. The goals of treatment are to alleviate pain, prevent pathologi c fracture, and maintain or restore independent ambulation. Operative inter vention ranges from conventional hip arthroplasty to complex acetabular rec onstruction that can be technically challenging. With proper patient select ion, appropriate component utilization and competent surgical technique, go od to excellent outcomes can be achieved.