The surgical management and treatment of metastatic lesions in the proximal femur: A mini review

Medicine (Baltimore). 2016 Jul;95(28):e3892. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000003892.

Abstract

Review current treatments of metastatic lesions in the proximal femur.We reviewed published literature related to diagnosis and surgical treatments and summarized current treatment options.Surgical management mainly consist of internal fixation, hip replacement, and percutaneous femoroplasty (PFP) which has been newly applied in clinical practice.An appropriate series of treatments is necessary for patients to avoid the occurrence of paraplegia and prolong survival time.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip
  • Femoral Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Femoral Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Femoral Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal
  • Humans
  • Internal Fixators
  • Polymethyl Methacrylate
  • Prostheses and Implants

Substances

  • Polymethyl Methacrylate