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A total of 16 patients were treated with a femoral megaprosthesis at the University Hospital of Pellenberg. Their charts were reviewed and 13 patients were seen for a follow-up study.
The indications for this procedure were revisions of a total hip arthroplasty and primary bone tumors. The aspects of the operative technique and postoperative management are discussed.
A careful reconstruction of the abduction apparatus and a post-operative immobilisation for a period of 3 months seems to be important to prevent post-operative dislocation and to obtain an adequate functional result. The operation seems to be successfull regarding the absence of pain and a restored function.
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Bosquet, M., Burssens, A. & Mulier, J.C. Long term follow-up results of a femoral megaprosthesis. Arch Orthop Traumat Surg 97, 299–304 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00380712
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