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European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology

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01-11-2009 | Original Article

Intercalary endoprosthetic reconstruction for impending pathological fractures in patients with femoral diaphyseal bone metastases

Authors: Kenichiro Hamada, Norifumi Naka, Hironari Tamiya, Ritsuro Ozaki, Hidetatsu Outani, Tetsuho Fujimoto, Nobuyuki Hashimoto, Hideki Yoshikawa, Nobuhito Araki

Published in: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology | Issue 8/2009

Abstract

Improvement of the life expectancy in patients with metastatic bone tumors has increased the emphasis on preserving the function of affected limb. Between 2006 and 2008, we used custom-made endoprostheses in four patients to reconstruct femoral diaphyseal defects after excision of metastatic bone tumors. The mean age at operation was 65 years (55–78) and the median follow-up 10 months (4–17). Using the Musculoskeletal tumor society (MSTS) functional scoring system, the mean MSTS functional score was 67%. Local recurrence and mechanical loosening were not occurred. We conclude that diaphyseal endoprostheses in femoral bone offer a good clinical and functional outcome.

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Title: Intercalary endoprosthetic reconstruction for impending pathological fractures in patients with femoral diaphyseal bone metastases
Authors: Kenichiro Hamada
Norifumi Naka
Hironari Tamiya
Ritsuro Ozaki
Hidetatsu Outani
Tetsuho Fujimoto
Nobuyuki Hashimoto
Hideki Yoshikawa
Nobuhito Araki
Publication date: 01-11-2009
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology / Issue 8/2009
Print ISSN: 1633-8065
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1068
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00590-009-0466-2

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Intercalary endoprosthetic reconstruction for impending pathological fractures in patients with femoral diaphyseal bone metastases

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