Combining advanced technologies: the compress-repiphysis prosthesis for pediatric limb salvage.
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Dr Webber is from Aurora Advanced Healthcare, Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinics, Sarcoma Services, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and Dr Seidel is from the Orthopaedic Surgical Oncology of Arizona, Phoenix, and the University of Arizona Department of Orthopedic Surgery, and Dr Webber is also from the University of Arizona Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tucson, Arizona. Drs Webber and Seidel have no relevant fi nancial relationships to disclose. Correspondence should be addressed to: Matthew Seidel, MD, OSOAZ, 4614 E Shea Blvd, D-160, Phoenix, AZ 85028 ([email protected]). doi: 10.3928/01477447-20100924-18 A novel implant combination achieved by fusing 2 unique implants—the Repiphysis and the Compress—with a custom adaptor is a successful option for limb salvage in skeletally immature patients.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Orthopedics
دوره 33 11 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2010