Endoprosthetic reconstruction after bone tumor resections of the proximal tibia

The advent of successful adjuvant chemotherapy and radiation therapy protocols for primary malignant tumors and the development of custom-designed metallic endoprostheses has now made possible a successful limb salvage procedure for malignancies of the proximal tibia. Use of the transposed medial ga...

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Published in:	The Orthopedic clinics of North America Vol. 22; no. 1; p. 149
Main Authors:	Eckardt, J J, Matthews, 2nd, J G, Eilber, F R
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-01-1991
Subjects:	Bone Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging Bone Neoplasms - surgery Humans Knee Joint - surgery Knee Prosthesis Postoperative Care Prostheses and Implants Radiography Tibia - surgery
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Summary:	The advent of successful adjuvant chemotherapy and radiation therapy protocols for primary malignant tumors and the development of custom-designed metallic endoprostheses has now made possible a successful limb salvage procedure for malignancies of the proximal tibia. Use of the transposed medial gastrocnemius flap, as proposed by Dr. Jean Duboussett of Paris, has been critical to the soft-tissue reconstruction that routinely permits an excellent active and passive range of motion for these patients. This article describes the operative techniques and technical considerations necessary for a successful proximal tibial endoprosthesis reconstruction.
ISSN:	0030-5898
DOI:	10.1016/S0030-5898(20)31637-0