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. Literature research was performed until 10 June 2018. The following search-terms were used to identify studies on advances in tumour endoprostheses: advances tumour endoprostheses, tumour endoprosthesis, tumour megaprosthesis, prosthetic reconstruction AND
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with this plate that also failed. (B) Intraoperative resected segment and prosthetic measurements. (C) Postoperative X-ray after resection and reconstruction with a long modular fluted stem. Failure of prosthetic fixation may result when tumor
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primary malignant bone tumors without compromising the oncological outcome ( 7 , 8 , 9 ). Prosthetic reconstructions after primary bone tumor removal can be divided into two groups based on (i) availability of modular implants or (ii) custom implants for
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patients (2 cases treated with wide resection and allograft-prosthetic composite; the other case managed only with resection) Yu et al 19 Wide resection (en bloc) and tumoral endoprosthesis (15 hinge knee and 4 rotating-hinge knee) 0.0% 0
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of adjuvant cement. The downsides of using a plate include the large incision needed, a longer surgical procedure and the lack of prophylactic fixation of the entire bone. Prosthetic reconstructions (endoprostheses, segmental prostheses, hemi- and
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, there are several reconstructive surgical strategies that can be used. Some common strategies include soft tissue reconstructive strategies, massive bone grafting, autografting, free vascularized fibular graft, prosthetic replacement, arthrodesis, and
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not amenable to internal fixation, prostheses are an option. The choice of prosthetic replacement should be robust, targeting vulnerable bone areas to minimize future bone degradation ( 85 ). Prognosis The prognosis of RCC varies considerably
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the amputation. Radical amputation, however, may alleviate symptoms, with up to 78% relief of pain for patients with symptomatic, debilitating illness. Modern limb prosthetics can enable patients to maintain their independence while restoring a limited