Treatment of Bone Metastases


Abstract in English

We reviewed sixty patients, who had metastatic fractures, they were treated in Al Moassat Hospital during the years: 1994-1995-1996. The location of fractures were: 51 in upper third of the femur 3 in proximal humerus 2 in scapula 2 in tibia 2 in different positions We studied the methods of treatment, complications and postoperative survival.

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