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Function correlates with deltoid preservation in patients having scapular replacement.

Joseph H Schwab1, Edward A Athanasian, Carol D Morris

  • 1Orthopaedic Surgery Service, Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY 10021, USA.

Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
|August 15, 2006
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Scapular replacement is viable even with deltoid resection, though a functioning deltoid is preferred. This study evaluated outcomes for patients undergoing scapular prosthesis implantation after tumor removal.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Oncology
  • Reconstructive Surgery

Background:

  • Scapular replacement with prostheses is a reconstructive option for malignant tumors.
  • The role of the deltoid muscle and axillary nerve function in outcomes is debated.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the functional outcomes of scapular replacement in patients with malignant tumors.
  • To assess the impact of axillary nerve resection on functional results after scapular prosthesis implantation.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 19 patients who underwent scapular resection and prosthesis implantation.
  • Analysis of functional outcomes using the International Society of Limb Salvage (ISOLS) score.
  • Comparison of outcomes between patients with and without axillary nerve resection.

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Main Results:

  • The average ISOLS score was 25/30, indicating good functional outcomes.
  • Patients with spared axillary nerves had better hand positioning, overall function, and less pain.
  • No significant differences were observed in emotional acceptance, lifting ability, or hand dexterity between groups.

Conclusions:

  • Scapular replacement is a viable option for malignant tumors, with a functioning deltoid being favorable.
  • Resection of the deltoid muscle should not be an absolute contraindication for scapular replacement.
  • Careful patient selection and surgical technique are crucial for optimizing functional outcomes.