ISSN:
1432-1068
Keywords:
Allograft
;
Bone tumors
;
Allogreffe
;
Tumeurs osseuses
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary The use of preserved bone is not a recent technique and the first reported cases of fresh allografts date from the beginning of the 19th century; many authors have practised such procedures with results judged good in over 50% of the cases. However, bony reconstruction after surgical excision for tumors still raises certain problems, which are not entirely resolved. This is a study in relation to massive grafts used to replace diaphyseal fragments or articular surfaces. The use of prostheses ensheathed by bank bone is an intermediate solution combining firmness with articular stability and muscular reattachment to the periprosthetic bone. This technique should be used whenever the loss of bone substance renders revascularisation of the graft uncertain.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00578779
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