Hisaki Aiba, Ahmed Orland Atherley O'Meally, Ayano Aso, Shinji Tsukamoto, Hiroaki Kimura, Hideki Murakami, Shiro Saito, Takao Sakai, Barbara Bordini, Monica Cosentino, Federica Zuccheri, Marco Manfrini, Davide Maria Donati, Costantino Errani
BACKGROUND: Several reconstruction methods exist for Malawer type I/V proximal humerus reconstruction after bone tumor resection; however, no consensus has been reached regarding the preferred methods. METHODS: We conducted a literature search on various types of proximal humerus oncologic reconstruction methods. We collected data on postoperative functional outcomes assessed based on Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS) scores, 5-year reconstruction survival rates, and complications...
April 18, 2024: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery