Limb preservation in patients with bone and soft tissue tumors.
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Dr Siegel is from the Section of Orthopedic Oncology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Orthopedics Specialties, Birmingham, Alabama. Dr Siegel has no relevant fi nancial relationships to disclose. Correspondence should be addressed to: Herrick J. Siegel, MD, Orthopedic Oncology, UAB Orthopedics Specialties Bldg, 1313 13th St S, Birmingham, AL, 35205 ([email protected]). doi: 10.3928/01477447-20100826-17 In this issue of ORTHOPEDICS, Dr Siegel discusses the pros and cons of limb preservation including reconstruction options, challenges, complications, and new technology.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Orthopedics
دوره 33 10 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2010