Allograft reconstruction for bone sarcoma of the tibia in the growing child.

The outcome of tibial allograft reconstruction after resection of a tumour is inconsistent and has a high rate of failure. There are few reports on the use of tibial allografts in children with open growth plates. We performed 21 allograft reconstructions (16 osteoarticular, five intercalary) in 19 consecutive patients between seven and 17 years of age.

Allograft reconstruction after resection of malignant tumors of the scapula.

The oncologic and functional outcomes of six patients who had scapular allograft reconstruction after scapulectomy for malignant tumors were reviewed. Five patients had Stage IIB and one patient had Stage IB tumors. Total scapulectomy was done in five patients, and partial scapulectomy (glenoid and neck) was done in one patient.

A study of retrieved allografts used to replace anterior cruciate ligaments.

Purpose: The purpose of the study was the examination of retrieved whole anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) replacement grafts to determine the rate and the extent of cellular replacement and remodeling of the grafts.

Type Of Study: Gross and histopathologic examination of specimens.

Methods: Nine specimens of ACL replacement allografts and 1 autograft were obtained at autopsy and surgical procedures.

Unplanned surgical excision of tumors of the foot and ankle.

Background: Soft-tissue tumors of the foot and ankle are relatively common and mostly benign. Thus, many malignant tumors in this region are improperly treated initially. Unplanned excisions can lead to complications that may adversely affect patient outcomes and prognosis.

Internal hemipelvectomy for solitary pelvic thyroid cancer metastases.

Background And Objectives: Radioactive iodine (RAI) therapy remains a primary treatment modality for metastatic thyroid carcinoma, but poor tumor uptake of the agent can limit its usefulness. While offering effective palliation, radiation therapy is not curative, and chemotherapy is even less useful. Surgical resection occasionally remains the only hope of offering a long-term cure in the case of isolated metastases.