Limb Salvage Treatment for Malignant Tumor of Scapula

Objective To investigate the limb salvage strategy for malignant tumor of scapula resection.Methods Eight patients underwent limb salvage operation for treatment of malignant tumor of scapula since 2007.There were 5 in males and 3 in females and with the mean age of 45.6 years old.There were 4 osteosarcomas,3 chondrosarcomas and 1 malignant fibrohistiocytoma.They were all treated with tumor resection and replacement of prosthesis.Results 8 cases were followed up with the mean time of 22 months (3～28 months).1 died.The limb functional results were good in 6,fair in 2.Conclusion To use The replacement of invert type artificial total scapula and shoulder joint prosthesis is an efficacious method for the treatment of malignant tumor in scapula.It can not only resect the tumor,but also restore the normal muscle force couples of scapulothoracic and glenohumeral joint,preserve a functional hand and elbow,the external form of the shoulder and to improve the quality of patients'life.