, , , , , CASE REPORT: USING TUMOR IMPLANTS IN LIMB SALVAGE PROCEDURE IN FIRST CENTRAL HOSPITAL OF MONGOLIA // BSU bulletin. Medicine and pharmacy. - 2018. №3-4. . - С. 7-13.

CASE REPORT: USING TUMOR IMPLANTS IN LIMB SALVAGE PROCEDURE IN FIRST CENTRAL HOSPITAL OF MONGOLIA

UDK: 616.1-001

Bone tumors are rare but it is challenging to decide the appropriate treatment or procedure. Particularly, choosing whether limb salvage procedure or amputation has been concerning. At The First Central Hospital of Mongolia, the first limb preserving procedure performed in 2013. We report some of limb salvage procedures using endoprosthesis which were performed by the orthopedic team of The First Central Hospital of Mongolia whereas dif- ferent hospitals recommend amputation. In addition, tumor implants are used not only for bone tumors, but also used in case of huge bone deficiency due to osteomyelitis, trauma and other causes.

implant, tumor, limb preservation, First Central Hospital of Mongolia, endoprosthesis.

-