The IlluminOss® photodynamic bone stabilization system for pathological osteolyses and fractures of the humerus: indications, advantages and limits in a series of 12 patients at 24 months of minimum follow‐up

The IlluminOss® photodynamic bone stabilization system for pathological osteolyses and fractures of the humerus: indications, advantages and limits in a series of 12 patients at 24 months of minimum follow‐up

Abstract Background Locked titanium nails are considered the reference treatment for metastatic bone lesions of the humerus in patients with aggressive histotypes, high risk of fracture or when estimated survival is lower than 6 months.Nevertheless, they are responsible for CT and MRI artifacts whic...

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Main Authors: Carmine Zoccali, Dario Attala, Mattia Pugliese, Alessandra Scotto di Uccio, Jacopo Baldi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Humeral fracture
Impending fracture
Intramedullary stabilization
Osteosynthesis
Osteoplasty
Bone metastasis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-020-03927-6

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-020-03927-6

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