Comparison of Percutaneous Techniques for Stabilization of Osteolytic Lesions of the Periacetabular Region Due to Metastatic Bone Disease.

Minimally invasive techniques for metastatic disease treatment in the periacetabular region of the pelvis have grown increasingly popular. Open surgical management of osteolytic lesions in the pelvis are associated with high perioperative complication rates that approach 30-36% and often require suspension of systemic treatment. Conservative measures, such as radiation treatment, can improve functional status in select patients while avoiding the morbidity of open surgical intervention; however, conservative measures do not address the problem of mechanical instability that can lead to pathologic fracture or loss of independence.

The influence of nerve surgical techniques at time of amputation on the prevalence of heterotopic ossification in transtibial amputees.

Background: Heterotopic ossification (HO) can form after amputation and may cause pain and functional impairment. We aimed to describe the prevalence of HO in a civilian population of transtibial amputees. We hypothesized that the decreased rate of symptomatic neuroma following active nerve surgery (Targeted Muscle Reinnervation (TMR) or Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interface (RPNI)) may subsequently lead to a lower prevalence of HO compared to passive nerve surgery (i.

Pilot study on the in-vitro effect of radiation therapy on bending stiffness of intramedullary photodynamic implants.

Photodynamic implants are an increasingly popular minimally invasive option for the surgical treatment of metastatic bone disease. Following surgery, adjuvant radiation therapy (RT) is frequently administered to achieve better disease control and improve patient quality of life, but the role of RT in implant failures associated with photodynamic implants remains unclear. The aim of this study is to determine if the therapeutic RT range of 10-50 Gy affects the biomechanical properties of photodynamic implants.

What is the incidence and non-union rate of radiation-associated fractures? - A systematic review of the literature.

Background: Radiation-associated fractures (RAFs) are a challenging complication in oncologic patients, yet their incidence remains unknown and optimal management lacks consensus.

Aim: This review aimed to evaluate the incidence of RAFs in the trunk, pelvis, and extremities as well as non-union rates of surgical and non-surgical treatment.

Materials And Methods: A systematic review of PubMed and Embase databases was conducted.