[The use of the B.A.S.K. total prosthesis for the reconstruction of the proximal femur after tumour excision (author's transl)].
The authors have used an original model of total hip prosthesis (B.A.S.K. Prosthesis) which allows for repair of bone losses up to 13 cm. The length of the femoral device is adjustable and it articulates with a mobile cup. It has been used in 15 cases, 13 of which were bone metastases. Three died after operation. The others were able to walk and leave hospital. No dislocation or infection occurred. One prosthesis fractured after one year. The authors believe that this type of prosthesis is worth-while in cases with a limited expectation of survival.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005266:Femoral Neoplasms / Q000556:secondary / Q000601:surgery*; D005269:Femur / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006622:Hip Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
Prothèse B.A.S.K. de reconstruction après exérèse de l'extrémité supérieure du fémur pour tumeur.