Management of Metastatic Humeral Disease

Publication Date: April 11, 2023
Last Updated: September 29, 2023

Summary of Action Statements

Plating/Internal Fixation, Intramedullary Fixation, and/or Photodynamic Polymer

When treating pathologic diaphyseal humerus fractures, clinicians can consider either the use of plating/internal fixation, intramedullary fixation, and/or photodynamic polymer, as there does not appear to be a significant difference in clinical outcomes or reoperation rate between these constructs based on limited available evidence. (Limited)
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Overview

Title

Management of Metastatic Humeral Disease

Authoring Organization

Musculoskeletal Tumor Society