| Autor: |
R B, Irwin, M, Bernhard, A, Biddinger |
| Rok vydání: |
2001 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
American journal of orthopedics (Belle Mead, N.J.). 30(7) |
| ISSN: |
1078-4519 |
| Popis: |
We retrospectively reviewed the results of 71 consecutive patients managed with coralline hydroxyapatite (Pro-Osteon 500; Interpore Cross International) for bone defects produced as a result of surgical extirpation of bone tumors. All patients underwent a thorough physical examination and a radiographic evaluation at baseline and follow-up by the same senior surgeon (R.B.I.). Seventy-one patients were followed up for an average of 2.4 years (range, 8.1 months to 3.5 years); mean age of female patients was 39.8 years and that of male patients was 30 years. The functional status of patients at follow-up was evaluated based on comparison with preoperative functional status. Radiographic evaluation was performed and graded as follows: stage I (obvious margins), stage II (hazy margins), and stage III (obvious incorporation). The average time of return of preoperative function was 7.6 weeks. There were 3 major and 9 minor complications. We conclude that coralline hydroxyapatite graft in the form of Pro-Osteon 500 is a viable option for the management of bone defects in orthopedic oncology. |
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