Osteosynthesis of pathologic fractures and prophylactic internal fixation of metastases in long bones.


Published online: Sep 27 1992

L Linclau, and G Dokter.

Eeuwfeestkliniek, Orthopaedic Department, Antwerpen, Belgium.

Abstract

Osteosynthesis was performed in 36 pathologic fractures, and in 21 metastases prophylactic internal fixation was carried out. The principles of the operative technique consist of a rigid osteosynthesis with removal of metastatic tissue and filling up of the bone defect with allograft or methylmethacrylate. The indications and benefits of prophylactic internal fixation are discussed.

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