Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Jul 2011
A single incision surgical new anterior technique for forequarter amputation.
Conventionally described standard techniques of forequarter amputation may not be suitable for patients presenting with neglected or maltreated very large tumors of the proximal humerus. ⋯ This technique is safe, easy, less time consuming, involves small single incision in supine position, has better wound healing and can be used for both small and large tumors of proximal humerus with or without involvement of axillary vessels. Although there was no local recurrence for last 24 months but a long term follow-up is required to comment on its actual rate.