[Partial replacement of the humerus].
Based on twelve cases, this paper reviews the possibilities of partial replacement of the humerus. In 6 cases an interpolation was successfully performed replacing a resected part of the humeral shaft while maintaining the shoulder and elbow joint. The interpolated material is polyethylene, centrally reinforced by metal. A resection of up to 17 cm was performed. The longest period of observation is more than 2 years. This operative procedure is preferred to the methods so far used in cases of extensive destruction of the humeral shaft. Primarily, osteolyses are an indication for this type of operation.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006811:Humerus / Q000601:surgery*; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000601:surgery
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