Utilitarian shoulder approach for malignant tumor resection.

Wittig, James C; Bickels, Jacob; Wodajo, Felasfa; Kellar-Graney, Kristen L; Meller, Isaac; Malawer, Martin M · Orthopedics · 2002

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Abstract

Malignant tumors involving the shoulder girdle can arise from four distinct locations: the proximal humerus, scapula, periscapular muscles, and axillary structures. This article describes a utilitarian shoulder approach that can be used to resect these tumors.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy