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Outcome of Osteoarticular Allograft Reconstruction and Shoulder Arthrodesis Following Resection of Primary Tumours of the Proximal Humerus
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Location: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov:80/pmc/articles/PMC2395401/
Description: The purpose of this study was to compare the oncologic, reconstructive and functional outcomes of patients who underwent osteoarticular allograft reconstruction with those who underwent arthrodesis for a primary malignant bone tumour of the proximal humerus.Discussion. In this study, there was a trend towards improved function following arthrodesis compared to osteochondral allograft reconstruction following proximal humerus bone tumour resection.
A Comparison of Outcome of Osteoarticular Allograft Reconstruction and Shoulder Arthrodesis Following Resection of Primary Tumours of the Proximal Humerus L. J. Probyn, J. S. Wunder, R. S. Bell, A. M. Griffin, and A. M. Davis Sarcoma. 1998 December; 2(3-4): 163–170. full text
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Author/Contact: Probyn et al
Institution: Sarcoma
Primary Subject/Category:
- - OCOSH Classification: Orthopaedic Oncology: Connective and Soft Tissue Neoplasms: Bone Neoplasms
- - OCOSH Classification: Orthopaedic Procedures: Arthrodesis: Shoulder Fusion
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