Treatment and outcomes of upper extremity metastases

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Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine
Volume:39 Issue:2
Treatment and outcomes of upper extremity metastases

Treatment and outcomes of upper extremity metastases

Authors : Deniz GÜRLER, Bedii Safak GUNGOR, İsmail Burak ATALAY, Sina COŞKUN, İsmail BÜYÜKCERAN, Göksel ŞAHİNER

Pages : 449-453

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Publication Date : 2022-03-18

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Introduction: The incidence of bone metastases increases in direct proportion to the incidence of cancer. Upper extremity metastases are also a serious surgical problem. It is very important to publish experiences on this subject. Method: Treatment results of 80 patients with upper extremity metastases were collected retrospectively. Results: 47 insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(58.75%); of the patients were male and 33 insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(41.25%); were female. The most common location for metastasis was the humerus and the most common surgical treatment was intramedullary nailing. Non-surgical treatments were used in 24 insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(30%); patients. Conclusion: Considering the magnitude of functional losses and the difficulty of surgical options, it is important to collect and evaluate the surgical approaches of upper extremity metastases.
Keywords : Bone Metastase, Upper Extremity, Humerus Intramedullar Nailin

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