Indications for operative treatment.

Rougraff B.

Rougraff B., 2000

Pubmed

The importance of careful assessment of clinical, biomedical, and radiographic factors in the indications for operative treatment are stressed in this article. The indication for surgical resection of solitary lesions versus simple stabilization are compared and contrasted. The biologic behavior of various types of tumors is emphasized.

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(OBQ06.84) A 65-year-old woman presents with elbow pain. Her radiograph is shown in the Figure A. The patient had a history of non-metastatic breast cancer 10 years ago which was treated successfully. Repeat mammogram, bone scan and CT scan of the chest, abdomen and pelvis demonstrate this to be an isolated lesion. What is the next most appropriate action in treatment?

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Biopsy of lesion

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Total elbow arthroplasty

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Currettage and bone grafting

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Radiofrequency ablation

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