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MASSIVE OSTEOLYSIS OF THE HUMERUS TREATED BY RESECTION AND PROSTHETIC REPLACEMENT

H. Poirier 1

1 Institute of Orthopaedics and the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, London and Stanmore; London, England

1. A case of massive osteolysis of the right humerus is described. Diseased bone was resected leaving only the lower part of the humerus. The resected bone was replaced by a titanium prosthesis.

2. The diagnosis, etiology, prognosis and treatment of the condition are briefly discussed.




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