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World J Orthop. Jul 18, 2013; 4(3): 114-119
Published online Jul 18, 2013. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v4.i3.114

Table 4 Capanna classification, recommended surgical procedure and prosthetic type

Survival	Biomechanics	Size defect	Response to adjuvant therapy
< 1 yr = 1 pts	Tibia = 1pt	Small (1/3) = 1 pt	Yes = 0
1-2 yr = 3 pts	Femur, humerus = 2 pts	Large (1/2) = 2 pts	No = 3
> 2 yr = 6 pts	Subtrochanteric, supracondylar = 3 pts	Defective or pathological fracture = 3 pts
	< 5 points =	Minimal or simple osteosynthesis
	5-10 points =	Reinforced osteosynthesis
	10-15 points =	Megaprosthesis or intercalary spacer

Citation: Molloy AP, O’Toole GC. Orthopaedic perspective on bone metastasis. World J Orthop 2013; 4(3): 114-119
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v4/i3/114.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v4.i3.114