The risk for complications and reoperations with the use of mega prostheses in bone reconstructions
Abstract Background Despite a relatively high risk for complications and reoperations, mega prostheses are considered a useful method for reconstruction of bone defects after tumour resections. The total number of reoperations has not previously been described, and little is known about the complica...
Main Authors: | Christina Berger, Sofia Larsson, Peter Bergh, Helena Brisby, David Wennergren |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-10-01
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Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-021-02749-z |
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