Tackling osseous hydatidosis using orthopaedic oncology techniques.
Hydatid disease of bone is rare; success in management is difficult as recurrence is common. We report the successful use of orthopaedic oncological techniques and technology in treating a patient with hydatid disease affecting his humerus.
Orthopaedic Oncology Unit, Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust, Northfield, Birmingham, UK. metcalfeje@doctorsorg.uk
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Metcalfe
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Grimer
D000328:Adult; D001850:Bone Diseases, Infectious / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D004443:Echinococcosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D006811:Humerus / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008495:Medical Oncology / Q000379:methods; D019919:Prosthesis Implantation / Q000379:methods