title: Resection arthroplasty of the proximal tibia.
abstract: Custom made total arthroplasty of the knee with resection of the upper third of the tibia was performed in two cases. The follow-up results showed good function 1 year later. The procedure is recommended in benign as well as selected malignant tumors of the proximal tibia.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001845:Bone Cysts / Q000601:surgery*; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005598:Fractures, Spontaneous / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007720:Knee Prosthesis; D013977:Tibia / Q000601:surgery*