Abstract
Tumor prosthetic replacement and soft tissue reconstruction with a gastrocnemius muscle flap has been accepted as a standard procedure after proximal tibial resection for bone tumor. However, the extent of recovery of the muscle strength of the extensor mechanism has been unpredictable. We report a case of proximal tibia osteosarcoma in which the tumor was widely resected and replaced with tumor prosthesis. The extensor mechanism was reconstructed using a gastrocnemius flap including its tendinous part.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 31-34 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Formosan Journal of Musculoskeletal Disorders |
Volume | 2 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 02 2011 |
Keywords
- Extensor mechanism
- Gastrocnemius muscle flap
- Proximal tibial tumor
- Tumor prosthesis