The Journal of the Korean Bone and Joint Tumor Society  2013;19(2):74-77

doi:10.5292/jkbjts.2013.19.2.74

The Failure of Polyethylene Lock of MUTARS(R) Distal Femur Tumor Endoprostheses: A Case Report.

Won Ju JEONG 1 ; Il Hyung PARK

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Keywords

MUTARS(R) distal femur tumor endoprostheses; breakage of polyethylene lock

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

Korean

Abstract

The guidelines for the treatment of massive bone defects caused by bone resection due to tumors have changed from amputation to limb salvaging surgery. Limb salvaging surgery using endoprotheses is a well-established procedure. However, Aseptic loosening, infection, and mechanical defect remain significant problems. Among them, we experienced the case with a breakage of polyethylene lock of MUTARS(R) distal femur tumor Endoprostheses.