Osteosarcoma is a malignant tumor that primarily affects the long bones but can also involve
other bones in the body. It has a bimodal distribution with peaks in the second decade of life …

Background Tumors of the appendicular skeleton commonly affect the proximal humerus,
but there is no consensus regarding the best reconstructive technique after proximal …

The purpose of this study was to compare the outcome, complications and survival of the
three most commonly used surgical reconstructions of the proximal humerus after …

Background Reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) provides an alternative for shoulder girdle
reconstruction after wide transarticular resection of the proximal humerus for malignant …

Background: Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) performed in the setting of massive
proximal humeral bone loss often requires special reconstructive techniques. Restoration of …

Successful cure is achieved in almost 70% of patients with primary bone sarcomas with
currently available therapies. Some soft tissue sarcomas require wide bone resection in …

Background Proximal humerus reconstructions after resection of tumors are challenging.
Early success of the reverse shoulder arthroplasty for reconstructions has recently been …

Background After proximal humerus resection for bone tumors, restoring anatomy and
shoulder function remains demanding because muscles and bone are removed to obtain …

Background The treatment of proximal humerus tumors with reverse shoulder arthroplasty
with allograft augmentation is still controversial. A tumor prosthesis represents a proven …

Background The Bayley Walker (Stanmore Implants, Elstree, UK) reversed polarity, linked
shoulder replacement is designed to provide stable function in the treatment of a painful …