Publications by authors named "Matthew D Nester"
Background: Hip resection arthroplasty (HRA) serves as a salvage treatment option for various conditions affecting paraplegic patients. In nonparaplegic individuals, it is often utilized to manage complex infections. There exists a paucity of studies comparing outcomes between paraplegic and nonparaplegic patients undergoing HRA as definitive treatment.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLimb Amputations in Cancer: Modern Perspectives, Outcomes, and Alternatives.
Curr Oncol Rep
December 2023
Article Synopsis
- This review focuses on how limb amputation is used in cancer treatment, particularly for osteosarcomas and other bone cancers, and examines current advancements in limb-sparing methods.
- Recent findings highlight that while traditional amputation methods have been around for a long time, newer techniques like rotationplasty, osseointegration, targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR), and regenerative peripheral nerve interfaces (RPNI) may lead to improved recovery and function for patients.
- Limb-sparing surgeries are preferred for treating musculoskeletal cancers, but amputation remains an important option for complex cases, with rotationplasty and osseointegration showing promising outcomes in contemporary treatments.