Infected nonunion proximal humerus fracture: two-stage oncologic approach solution with reverse total shoulder reconstruction

• Main Authors: Siron @ Baharom, Khairul Nizam, Goh, Kian Liang, Sharifudin, Mohd Ariff, Mor Japar Khan, Ed Simor Khan, Noor Rahin, Mohd. Shahidan, Nik Mohd Najmi, Nik Mohd Fatmy, Che Ahmad, Aminudin, Mohamed Amin, Mohamed Azril
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Kulliyyah of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia 2016
• Subjects: RD701 Orthopedics
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/64028/1/64028_Infected%20nonunion%20proximal%20humerus%20fracture.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/64028/; http://iiumedic.net/imjm/v1/download/Volume%2015%20Supplement/MRS2016-ABSTRACT-BOOK-83.pdf

Introduction: Infected non-union of proximal humerus after fixation is devastating consequence and remains challenging. Methods: The staged oncologic approach consists of wide resection and reconstruction ensures remissions of the infection. Results: We report a case of two-stage oncologic approach...