Abstract
Improvements in diagnostics and effectiveness of chemotherapy have resulted in most patients with primary malignant bone tumours being candidates for limb salvage surgery. Herewith, the use of modern modular tumour endoprostheses allows for the replacement of all big joints and even entire long bones such as the femur, humerus and tibia. In this article, we focus on individual prerequisites for and challenges with performing a total endoprosthetic reconstruction of the above-mentioned anatomic structures. Additionally, data from the literature with regards to functional outcome, problems and complications are presented.
Translated title of the contribution | Total endoprosthetic replacement of femur, humerus and tibia |
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Original language | German |
Pages (from-to) | 555-562 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Orthopade |
Volume | 48 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jul 2019 |
Externally published | Yes |