Clavicula Pro Humero Reconstruction for Malignant Tumor of the Proximal Humerus in Children and Adults.

Abstract

BACKGROUND/AIM:

The effectiveness of clavicula pro humero (CPH) reconstruction for pediatric proximal humerus sarcoma has been reported in a small number of cases. We aimed to investigate the effectiveness of biological CPH reconstruction for malignant bone tumors of the proximal humerus in children and adults.

PATIENTS AND METHODS:

This was a retrospective cohort study that included eight patients who underwent CPH reconstruction due to a malignant bone tumor around the proximal humerus. Postoperative parameters, including complications, postoperative upper limb function, and the period until bone fusion, were investigated.

RESULTS:

Three patients had non-union and fracture of the clavicular segment. Among them, one patient underwent revision surgery for internal fixation and bone grafting. Five patients achieved bone fusion, and the overall mean Musculoskeletal Tumor Society score was 70%, which is comparable to previous reports.

CONCLUSION:

CPH reconstruction is an effective technique for malignant bone tumors of the proximal humerus in all ages.

• Authors: Hideyuki Kinoshita, Hiroto Kamoda, Yoko Hagiwara, Takeshi Ishii, Seiji Ohtori, Tsukasa Yonemoto
• Journal: Anticancer research (Anticancer Res) Vol. 42 Issue 4 Pg. 2139-2144 (Apr 2022) ISSN: 1791-7530 [Electronic] Greece
• PMID: 35347038 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
• Copyright: Copyright © 2022 International Institute of Anticancer Research (Dr. George J. Delinasios), All rights reserved.

Topics

• Adult
• Bone Neoplasms (pathology, surgery)
• Child
• Clavicle (pathology)
• Humans
• Humerus (pathology, surgery)
• Plastic Surgery Procedures (methods)
• Retrospective Studies