Use of metal proximal radial endoprostheses for treatment of non-traumatic disorders: a case series.
We have reviewed five adult patients treated with endoprosthetic reconstruction of the proximal radius following resection of non-traumatic lesions. The patients had a mean age of 33.4 years (20 to 60) at the time of surgery and the mean follow-up was 7.6 years (0.8 to 16). Following surgery, all elbows were clinically stable and there was 100% survivorship of the prosthesis. Evaluation of function was assessed clinically and by the Mayo Elbow Performance Score, achieving a mean of 86% (70 to 100). Results at medium-term follow-up are encouraging with regards to elbow stability, implant survivorship and functional outcome.
Sarcoma Unit, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), Brockley Hill, Stanmore, Middlesex HA7 4LP, UK. kgokaraju@hotmail.com
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Gokaraju
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Blunn
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Pollock
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Cannon
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D000328:Adult; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D019919:Prosthesis Implantation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D011859:Radiography; D011884:Radius / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D014025:Titanium; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000503:physiopathology; D055815:Young Adult
D014025:Titanium