[Should I treat or prevent a pathologic fracture?]

Duodecim. 2013;129(4):426-8.
[Article in Finnish]

Abstract

Many cancer diseases will eventually spread to the bones. Fracture-prone metastases should as far as possible be treated preemptively, in which case the operation will be easier both for the surgeon and the patient. Intramedullary nailing, often strengthened with bone cement, is the most commonly utilized method.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bone Cements
  • Bone Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary / methods*
  • Fractures, Spontaneous / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Neoplasms / pathology*

Substances

  • Bone Cements