Endoprosthesis - as basis of oncoorthopaedy

Abstract

Endoprosthesis replacement is the basic method of limb salvage. It allows to improve quality of a life of oncologic patients and does not worsen the disease forecast. At the moment all large joints can be replace with megaimplants. Indications and contraindications for endoprosthesis replacement at oncologic patients are practically defined. A prominent aspect of a favorable outcome of operation is purposeful planned preparation of the patient both careful preoperative planning and definitions of the oncologic status of the patient. Infectious complications after endoprosthesis replacement make 10-12%, instability and fractures of implants - to 14 %. Endoprosthesis replacement is a method of a choice of reconstruction of bone defects at sick of malignant tumors. This method of treatment provides good functional result and allows to supervise a tumor at the majority of patients.