Tumor reconstruction

Orthop Clin North Am. 1999 Oct;30(4):673-84. doi: 10.1016/s0030-5898(05)70119-x.

Abstract

This article discusses opinions for reconstruction of bony defects created by tumor resections. The literature is reviewed, and the results of different reconstruction methods from the Massachusetts General and Children's Hospitals' database are discussed. The authors' treatment goals and algorithms are reviewed as well as the rationale behind them.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Algorithms
  • Arthrodesis
  • Bone Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Bone Transplantation
  • Databases as Topic
  • Humans
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures*
  • Prosthesis Design
  • Prosthesis Implantation
  • Transplantation, Homologous
  • Treatment Outcome