Percutaneous internal fixation combined with osteoplasty for the treatment of metastasis of proximal femur：preliminary experience in six cases

VernacularTitle:经皮内固定联合骨成形术--钢筋混凝土技术治疗六例股骨近端转移瘤
Author: Chengjian HE ; Chungen WU ; Tao WANG ; Qinghua TIAN ; Minghua LI ; Yongde CHENG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: percutaneous internal fixation; osteoplasty; the proximal femur; pathological fracture
From: Journal of Interventional Radiology 2014;(9):781-783
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To discuss the feasibility and clinical application of percutaneous internal fixation (PIF) combined with pecutaneous osteoplasty (POP) for the treatment of metastasis of proximal femur with impending pathological fracture. Methods Six consecutive patients with metastases of the proximal femur, who could not be able to tolerate conventional surgery, underwent PIF together with POP. The results were analyzed. Results The procedure was successfully accomplished in all six patients. Neither pulmonary embolism nor death occurred in all patients during and after the operation. No fracture at operated area was observed during follow-up period. Conclusion For stabilization of proximal femoral metastatic lesion with impending pathological fracture, percutaneous internal fixation combined with pecutaneous osteoplasty is a safe and effective technique.