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Reverse shoulder tumor prosthesis resulted in stable shoulder joint
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Researchers found treatment of patients with proximal humerus tumors using a reverse shoulder tumor prosthesis without the need for a proximal humeral allograft resulted in a stable shoulder joint and functionally satisfying results.
Between 2012 and 2014, researchers retrospectively evaluated information for 10 patients with malignant proximal humerus tumors who underwent arthroplasty with a reverse shoulder tumor prosthesis and had a mean follow-up of 18.2 months.
Results showed a mean active forward flexion of 96°, a mean active abduction of 88° and a mean active external rotation of 13°. Results showed a mean Constant-Murley score of 53.7% and a mean DASH score of 26.2, as well as a mean VAS score of 1.3 and a mean Musculoskeletal Tumor Society score of 78.1%. During the follow-up period, no patients experienced local recurrence or signs of infection, according to results. – by Casey Tingle
Disclosure: The researchers report no relevant financial disclosures.
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