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Use of Compressive Osseointegration Endoprostheses for Massive Bone Loss From Tumor and Failed Arthroplasty: A Viable Option in the Upper Extremity

Authors :
Christopher P. Beauchamp
Damian M. Rispoli
Adam J. Schwartz
Daniel M. Lerman
Steven J. Hattrup
R. Lor Randall
Krista Goulding
Donald H. Lee
Source :
Clinical Orthopaedics & Related Research. 475:1702-1711
Publication Year :
2017
Publisher :
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), 2017.

Abstract

Background Endoprostheses using principles of compressive osseointegration have shown good survivorship in several studies involving the lower extremity; however, no series to our knowledge have documented the use of this technology in the management of massive bone loss in the upper limb.

Details

ISSN :
0009921X
Volume :
475
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Clinical Orthopaedics & Related Research
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........3a767b5243e2ab5e33f10488227350fc
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11999-017-5258-0