A metal rod and screws are used to hold the bone ends in the proper position. This will allow this patient to begin moving again soon after the surgical procedure.
Metastatic Breast Cancer to Bone with Pathologic Fracture
By Jonathan Cluett, M.D., About.com
Created: October 13, 2005
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This patient with metastatic breast cancer to bone had a pathologic fracture of the upper femur (thigh bone). Because of the weakened and fracture bone, surgery is needed to realign and hold the bones in position.
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