76 research outputs found
Quality of Life in Survivors of a Primary Bone Tumour: A Systematic Review
Purpose. We conducted a systematic search of published literature,
to assess (i) quality of life (QoL) for survivors of a bone tumour compared with the normal
population; (ii) QoL implications following amputation, successful or failed limb salvage;
(iii) adaptation of young children to amputation compared with older children or
adolescents
Angioleiomyoma: A Rare Cause of Fixed Flexion Contracture of the Elbow
We describe an unusual case of a patient presented with a painless fixed flexion contracture of the elbow due to an angioleiomyoma. This benign smooth muscle tumour should be considered in the differential diagnosis of flexion contractures of the elbow
How to Remove a Dumbbell Tumour of the Sciatic Notch
Purpose.To look at a method for treating soft tissue sarcoma of the
retroperitoneal area
Recurrent Episodic Foot-Drop Following Surgery to the Thigh
Subject. We present the case history of a 47-year-old lady who,
10 months following excision of a soft tissue sarcoma from the left thigh, was struck with
recurrent episodes of foot drop
Revision hip replacement for recurrent Hydatid disease of the pelvis: a case report and review of the literature
A case of a large recurrent hydatid cyst involving the right ilium and right hip treated with excision of the cyst, Total hip replacement and revision of the acetabular component with a Tripolar articulation for cyst recurrence and acetabular component loosening is presented along with a review of the relevant literature. To our knowledge there is no reported case of Total Hip replacement and revision for hydatid disease involving the bony pelvis
Diagnosing Musculoskeletal Tumours
In 1993 we became aware of a worrying increase in apparent errors in the histopathological diagnosis of musculoskeletal
tumours in our Unit. As a result all cases seen over the past 8 years were reviewed by an independent panel. Of the 1996
cases reviewed there was an error in 87. In 54 cases (2.7%) this had led to some significant change in the active management
of the patient. The main areas where errors arose were in those very cases where clinical and radiological features were not
helpful in confirming or refuting the diagnosis. The incidence of errors rose with the passage of time, possibly related to a
deterioration in the pathologist’s health. The error rate in diagnosing bone tumours in previously published series ranges
from 9 to 40%. To ensure as accurate a rate of diagnosis as possible multidisciplinary working and regular audit are essential
Wound Complications Following Resection of Adductor Compartment Tumours
Purpose Limb salvage surgery of soft tissue sarcomas is associated with both a risk of local recurrence and wound complications.
Although the lower limb appears to be at greater risk of wound-related morbidity, few studies separate anatomical
compartments. We believe that the adductor compartment of the thigh has a particularly high rate of complications and so
performed a retrospective analysis of all soft tissue sarcomas arising in this region undergoing limb salvage
Contralateral Total Hip Arthroplasty After Hindquarter Amputation
We describe the management and outcome of a 62-year old lady who developed severe osteoarthritis of the hip, nine years after a hindquarter amputation for radiation-induced sarcoma of the contralateral pelvis. The difficulties of stabilising the pelvis intraoperatively and the problems of postoperative rehabilitation are outlined. The operation successfully relieved her pain and restored limited mobility
The Two-Stage Ipsilateral Fibular Transfer for Tibial Defect Following Tumour Excision
Method. We performed a two-stage vascularized ipsilateral fibular
graft transfer for segmental tibial defect following excision of malignant bone tumours
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