[Alloplastic reconstruction of the proximal third of the femur. Case report]

The case of a woman, aged 51, is reported. In this patient, in 1961, because of an alteration developed in the right neck of the femur--and trochanter area--diagnosed for osteoclastoma--irradiation treatment has been performed. After steadily increasing complaints the patient suffered in 1965 a pathological fracture. In 1966 after resection of the proximal third of the femurametallic prosthesis have been used. With a satisfactory hip function the patient is--even 8 and a half years after the operation--able to walk and at work again.