♦ The aims of the bone tumour surgeon are to improve survival and maintain optimal function of the patient; this can be achieved by amputation or limb salvage♦ Limb salvage provides no greater risk to the survival of the patient than with amputation♦ Reconstruction after removal of the tumour is commonly achieved by using endoprosthetic replacements, autografts, or massive allografts♦ Complications of limb salvage include infection and difficulties associated with soft tissue reattachment and coverage of the bone replacement.
Complications after endoprosthetic joint replacement in patients receiving genetically engineered biological agents
