title: Long term follow-up results of a femoral megaprosthesis. A review of thirteen patients.
abstract: A total of 16 patients were treated with a femoral megaprosthesis at the University Hospital of Pellenberg. Their charts were reviewed and 13 patients were seen for a follow-up study. The indications for this procedure were revisions of a total hip arthroplasty and primary bone tumors. The aspects of the operative technique and postoperative management are discussed. A careful reconstruction of the abduction apparatus and a post-operative immobilisation for a period of 3 months seems to be important to prevent post-operative dislocation and to obtain an adequate functional result. The operation seems to be successful regarding the absence of pain and a restored function.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005266:Femoral Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006622:Hip Prosthesis / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography