Analysis of Difficulties and Complications Following Implantation of Modular Prostheses in Patients with Lower Limb Bone Tumours.

Background: The implantation of a modular prosthesis is the most popular method of reconstruction of bone defects in oncological patients. Along with clear-cut benefits associated with this procedure, there is also an increased risk of complications. Common complications include deep infections, aseptic loosening and mechanical implant damage.

Assessment of Physical Performance and Early Treatment Outcomes after Implantation of Modular Prostheses of Femoral and Tibial Shaft.

Background: Tumours of bone diaphyses often require resection followed by bone reconstruction. The use of modular pro-sthe-ses permits early limb loading and rapid improvement in physical performance. The aim of this study was to evaluate the func-tioning of patients and early treatment outcomes after the implantation of modular prostheses.

Surgical Treatment Outcomes in Metastatic Tumours Located at the Craniocervical Junction.

Background: Cancer metastases to the upper section of the cervical spine are found in a low percentage of patients. Their conservative treatment consists in radio- and chemotherapy as well as immobilisation in an orthopaedic collar. Surgery is the treatment of choice in patients with lesions causing spinal instability or compressing neural structures.

Neurological Complications after Surgical Treatment of Metastatic Tumours of the Spine.

[b]Background.[/b] Postoperative impairment of neurological function is a rare but serious complication of surgical treatment of metastatic tumours located in the spine. This paper presents an analysis of the causes, symptoms and methods of treatment of spinal cord function impairment in the postoperative period.

Assessment of Post-operative Physical Performance in Patients after Resection Arthroplasty of the Proximal Femur.

Background: Resection arthroplasty is increasingly used in the treatment of proximal femur metastates. How-ever, a coherent, unified rehabilitation protocol of such patients is yet to be developed. The aim of this study was to present the early treatment outcomes of modular endoprosthetic replacement.

Inveterate (42-year-old) Hip Dislocation Treated with Arthroplasty. A Case Study.

Dislocation of the hip usually results from a high-energy injury sustained during a road accident. Inveterate dislocations persisting for many months or years are extremely rare. Selection of an appropriate treatment method is not easy and is always associated with the risk of serious complications.