Resection alloplasty in the treatment of certain malignant bone tumors.

Resection alloplasty was performed in 13 patients as treatment for malignant bone tumors. At follow-up after 4.5 years (range, 2-6 years), three patients had died. In all these cases metastases were found. Of the surviving patients one had a local recurrence, while the rest were without recurrence. All surviving patients demonstrated good functional results. It was concluded that resection alloplasty is a favorable alternative to high amputation in patients with primary or secondary bone tumors, because a high rate of radicality was achieved in the former group (as 90% at the latest follow-up are without signs of recurrence, locally or widespread), and a functionally satisfying result for both groups was achieved.