Modular endoprosthetic replacement for metastatic tumours of the proximal femur

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background and aims</p> <p>Endoprosthetic replacements of the proximal femur are commonly required to treat destructive metastases with either impending or actual pathological fractures at this site. Modular prostheses provide an off the shelf availab...

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Main Authors: Carter Simon R, Grimer Robert J, Chandrasekar Coonoor R, Tillman Roger M, Abudu Adesegun T
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-11-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Online Access:http://www.josr-online.com/content/3/1/50