Preserving the rectus femoris and improving limb function after total femoral prosthesis replacement following resection of femoral malignant tumors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Current research is focused on the factors that influence the maintenance of limb function after total femoral replacement. This retrospective study investigated the difference in functional outcomes in patients with invasion of the rectus femoris vs. an intact rectus femoris that underwent total femoral replacement with a modular total femur prosthesis.

Methods

The medical records of patients who underwent total femoral replacement with a modular total femur prosthesis between July 2010 and March 2017 at our institute were retrospectively reviewed. The patients were divided into two groups: group A had invasion of the rectus femoris and group B had an intact rectus femoris. Functional status was assessed using the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society Rating Scale

SUBMITTER: Wu F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10043403 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature