Author/Authors :
Ishii, Takeshi Division of Orthopedic Surgery - Chiba Cancer Center - Chiba , Japan , Okimatsu, Sho Division of Orthopedic Surgery - Chiba Cancer Center - Chiba , Japan , Kamoda , Hiroto Division of Orthopedic Surgery - Chiba Cancer Center - Chiba , Japan , Yonemoto, Tsukasa Division of Orthopedic Surgery - Chiba Cancer Center - Chiba , Japan , Iwata, Shintaro Division of Orthopedic Surgery - Chiba Cancer Center - Chiba , Japan
Abstract :
Clavicula pro humero (CPH) reconstruction is a method that is used after proximal humeral excision. During CPH reconstruction,the ipsilateral clavicle is rotated downward and connected to the preserved distal humerus by using plates and screws. This methodis frequently used for reconstruction surgeries involving young patients and has positive outcomes. In this study, we describe twocases of CPH reconstruction that were performed on elderly individuals after wide resection of the proximal humerus; postoperativeresults from these surgeries were satisfactory. The average Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS) functional score after surgerywas 68.5%, indicating that CPH reconstruction is suitable for not only younger but also elderly patients, particularly those over theage of 65 years.
Keywords :
Effectiveness , Clavicula Pro Humero Reconstruction , Elderly Patients , MSTS , Clavicula pro humero (CPH)
