Partial-limb salvage after persistent infection in the distal femoral prosthesis: straight-plasty - a novel technique
JCPSP-Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan. 2014; 24 (3): 213-215
in English
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ABSTRACT
A 35 years old female had giant cell tumour [GCT] of the distal femur for which wide resection and distal femoral endoprosthetic replacement was performed. Massive infection of prosthesis required removal and replacement of the prosthesis with nail antibiotic cement spacer, which also proved to be futile. Ultimately the whole of the infected thigh had to be excised. The limb could be preserved partially using straight-plasty instead of amputation. Patient is well rehabilitated and doing well at a follow-up of 3 years
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Postoperative Complications
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Prostheses and Implants
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Treatment Outcome
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Prosthesis-Related Infections
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Plastic Surgery Procedures
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Limb Salvage
Type of study:
Case report
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
J. Coll. Physicians Surg. Pak.
Year:
2014
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