When Do Orthopaedic Oncologists Consider the Implantation of Expandable Prostheses in Bone Sarcoma Patients?

Introduction. Indications discussed for the implantation of expandable prostheses in bone sarcoma patients are unclear. This survey aimed to analyse common practice with this implant type in orthopaedic oncology. Methods. A web-based survey was sent to 98 orthopaedic oncology surgeons. Factors repor...

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Main Authors: Magdalena M. Gilg, Christine Wibmer, Marko Bergovec, Robert J. Grimer, Andreas Leithner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2018-01-01
Series:Sarcoma
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/3504075