When Do Orthopaedic Oncologists Consider the Implantation of Expandable Prostheses in Bone Sarcoma Patients?

Table 2

Case scenarios A–C and possible alternative treatment options.

Case scenario	Expandable prosthesis	Amputation	Rotationplasty	Conventional tumour prosthesis	Other techniques
Case A	53%	0%	16%	5%	26%	Allograft reconstruction (4), spacer techniques (2), callus distraction by intramedullary nailing devices (2), Canadell’s epiphyseal distraction (1), “Pamplona technique” (1), decision according to family (1)
Case B	76%	0%	7%	3%	14%	Allograft reconstruction (3), spacer techniques (1), callus distraction by intramedullary nailing devices (1), Canadell’s epiphyseal distraction (1)
Case C	83%	0%	0%	5%	12%	Allograft reconstruction (3), intraepiphyseal distraction and allograft reconstruction (1), Canadell’s epiphyseal distraction (1)