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Review
. 2023 Sep;128(3):455-467.
doi: 10.1002/jso.27399.

Radiolucent implants in orthopedic oncology

Vincent P Federico  1 , Noe Trevino  1 , Athan G Zavras  1 , Michael P Fice  1 , Alexander J Butler  1 , Alan T Blank  1 , Matthew W Colman  1
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Review

Radiolucent implants in orthopedic oncology

Vincent P Federico et al. J Surg Oncol. 2023 Sep.

Abstract

Radiolucent implants in have demonstrated promising results for both extremity and spine oncologic procedures. However, questions persist about whether the superiority in surveillance imaging justify the increased cost and technical challenges. In this review, we present the current body of literature for the use of radiolucent implants in musculoskeletal oncology, with a focus on implant complications, including screw loosening, breakage, malposition, and loss of reduction. We also discuss clinical outcomes, technical considerations, and postoperative radiotherapy.

Keywords: carbon fiber; orthopedic oncology; radiolucent implants; sarcoma; spine; tumor.

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