Bone Research

Investigators at Radboud University have published new data on bone research

Published in Cancer Weekly, August 4th, 2009

According to a study from Netherlands, "Reconstructions of large segmental bone defects after resection of bone tumours with massive structural allografts have a high number of reported complications including fracture, infection and non-union. Our goal is to report the survival and complications of massive allografts in our patients."

"A total of 32 patients were evaluated for fracture, infection, non-union rate and survival of their massive allograft reconstructions. The average follow-up for this group was five years and three months. The total fracture rate was 13% with a total infection rate of 16%. We found a low union rate of 25%. The total survival of the...

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Source: Cancer Weekly (2009-08-04)

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