Fixation Principles for Pathologic Fractures in Metasatic Disease.

Masada, Kendall M; Blumenthal, Sarah R; Cipriano, Cara A · Orthop Clin North Am · 2023

review · Level V

Where this comes from

Abstract

The management of pathologic fractures differs from nonpathologic fractures with respect to preoperative evaluation, surgical strategies, adjuvant therapies, and complication rates. These issues must be understood to provide appropriate musculoskeletal care for patients with metastatic disease.

Medical subject headings