title: Biological methods in the reconstruction of massive bone defects after local resection of bone tumors in children.
abstract: This article describes our clinical experience with the so-called biological methods of reconstruction after limb salvage bone tumor resections. Depending on the localization and resection type (transarticular, extraarticular) we have used various types of auto- and allogenic bone grafts, arthrodesis, arthrodesis with elongation, and Van Nes rotationplasty. The advantages and disadvantages of these methods are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Katedra Chirurgii Pediatrycznej, Uniwersytet Jagielloński, Oddział Ortopedyczno-Urazowy, Uniwersytecki Szpital Dzieciecy, Kraków.
authors.forename: Tadeusz
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Lejman
authors.forename: Bartłomiej
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Kowalczyk