Alloplastic Reconstruction of the Extensor Mechanism after Resection of Tibial Sarcoma

Reconstruction of the extensor mechanism is essential for good extremity function after endoprosthetic knee replacement following tumor resection. Only a few biological methods have been able to reliably restore a functional extensor mechanism, but they are often associated with significant complica...

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Main Authors: Boris Michael Holzapfel, Hans Rechl, Stefan Lehner, Hakan Pilge, Hans Gollwitzer, Erwin Steinhauser
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:Sarcoma
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/545104