Open AccessRESECTION OF THE SHOULDER WITH HUMERAL SUSPENSION FOR SARCOMA INVOLVING THE SCAPULA
Author(s) -
H. Nevile Burwell
Publication year - 1965
Publication title -
journal of bone and joint surgery. british volume/the journal of bone and joint surgery. british volume
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0968-7300
pISSN - 0301-620X
DOI - 10.1302/0301-620x.47b2.300
Subject(s) - scapula , resection , amputation , sarcoma , medicine , surgery , suspension (topology) , pathology , mathematics , homotopy , pure mathematics
1. Resection of the shoulder for a malignant tumour involving the scapula which was too extensive for treatment by excision of the bone is described. 2. The procedure is suggested as an alternative to forequarter amputation in suitable instances.