Abstract
Metastases to proximal femur are common and surgery is often suggested to prevent fractures; otherwise it is necessary in cases where this has already occurred. Adjuvant radiotherapy is necessary to reduce the risk of local progression. Nevertheless, the success or failure of radiation therapy treatments depends upon the accuracy in which target identification is correct and dose prescription is fulfilled. Unfortunately, the use of titanium nails consistently limits radiation dose; indeed, the presence of ferromagnetic artifacts interferes with target identification. We present the technique for implant a new carbon fiber nail useful to reduce the ferromagnetic artifacts which allows a better adjuvant radiotherapy.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 343-346 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Orthopaedics |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Dec 1 2016 |
Keywords
- Artifacts
- Osteolysis
- Pathologic fracture
- Proximal femur metastases
- Radiotherapy
- Tumor
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine