Open AccessIs the Clavicula Pro Humero Technique of Value for Reconstruction After Resection of the Proximal Humerus in Children?
Author(s) -
Dominique Barbier,
B. de Billy,
Philippe Gicquel,
S. Bourelle,
Pierre Journeau
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
clinical orthopaedics and related research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.178
H-Index - 204
eISSN - 1528-1132
pISSN - 0009-921X
DOI - 10.1007/s11999-017-5438-y
Subject(s) - medicine , proximal humerus , deltoid curve , surgery , nonunion , humerus , deltoid muscle , resection
There are several options for reconstruction of proximal humerus resections after wide resection for malignant tumors in children. The clavicula pro humero technique is a biologic option that has been used in the past, but there are only scant case reports and small series that comment on the results of the procedure. Because the longevity of children mandates a reconstruction with potential longevity not likely to be achieved by other techniques, the clavicula pro humero technique may be a potential option in selected patients.