Humeral Reconstruction for Osteosarcoma using a Cemented Intercalary Endoprosthesis.
Humeral Reconstruction for Osteosarcoma using a Cemented Intercalary Endoprosthesis.
Presented by Dr. Fiifi Brakatu at the 2025 Annual General Scientific Conference (AGSC) of the Orthopaedic Association of Ghana.
Clinical Assessment
• 38M, RHD
• Referred o/a pathological fracture of the
humerus
• Pain and inability to move arm
• Managed conservatively in periphery
• DOI – 6months ptp
• MOI – low energy fracture sustained while
arranging books on table
• No red flags
• Good baseline
• Closed injury
• Wrist drop+
Procedure- Decisions
•Biological vsMegaprosthesis
•Cemented vs Cementless
•Assistant Plate vs Standalone
•Improved stability and integration
•Lower risk of implant failure and loosening
•Faster healing and recovery
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Synopsis
Diagnosis: Osteosarcoma ofthe left humerus
Findings:
• Extracompartmental humeral shaft tumor
• Radial nerve infiltrated by tumor
Procedure:
• Radical Tumor Excision + Left Humerus Reconstruction
Implants: Intercalary Humerus Endoprosthesis
OR Time: 230min
EBL – 400mls
Complications: None
Plan for tendon
Transfer
•PT to ECRB – Wrist
Extension
• PL to EPL - Thumb
extension)
• FCU to EDC – digital
extension
• LD to Triceps – Elbow
extension
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Take Home Message
•Faster return to work with megaprosthesis than biological fixation
• Cemented prosthesis for tumor patients
• Assistant plate if stem is <5cm
• Meticulous planning is key!