Percutaneous internal fixation combined with osteoplasty for the treatment of metastasis of proximal femur：preliminary experience in six cases / 介入放射学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To discuss the feasibility and clinical application of percutaneous internal fixation (PIF) combined with pecutaneous osteoplasty (POP) for the treatment of metastasis of proximal femur with impending pathological fracture. Methods Six consecutive patients with metastases of the proximal femur, who could not be able to tolerate conventional surgery, underwent PIF together with POP. The results were analyzed. Results The procedure was successfully accomplished in all six patients. Neither pulmonary embolism nor death occurred in all patients during and after the operation. No fracture at operated area was observed during follow-up period. Conclusion For stabilization of proximal femoral metastatic lesion with impending pathological fracture, percutaneous internal fixation combined with pecutaneous osteoplasty is a safe and effective technique.