Percutaneous acetabuloplasty for metastatic acetabular lesions

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Osteolytic metastases around the acetabulum are frequent in tumour patients, and may cause intense and drug-resistant pain of the hip. These lesions also cause structural weakening of the pelvis, limping, and poor quality of life. Pe...

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Main Authors: Logroscino Giandomenico, Waide Victor, Rossi Barbara, Muratori Francesco, Milani Alessandro, Scaramuzzo Laura, Liuzza Francesco, Maccauro Giulio, Logroscino Carlo A, Maffulli Nicola
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-05-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/9/66