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Management of Pathological Fracture with Metastasis of Proximal Femur Secondary to Breast Cancer

R.B. Uppin, R.B. Patil, Halesh N.B., S.G. Vastrad, Arun Joy, Anand K, Rellu Sarath Chandra

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Journal of Orthopedic Education 11(2):p 61-64, May. Aug 2025. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/joe.2454.7956.11225.4

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R.B. Uppin, R.B. Patil, et al. Management of Pathological Fracture with Metastasis of Proximal Femur Secondary to Breast Cancer. Jr. Orth. Edu. 2025; 11(2): 61–64.

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Received : April 02, 2025         Accepted : June 03, 2025          Published : August 30, 2025

Abstract

When breast cancer cells spread from primary bone in the breast to the bones, they are called metastasis in the bone and this is considered advanced or stage 4 breast cancer and commonly affected bones are humerus, femur, spine, ribs, skull, pelvis. Patients with bone metastasis from breast cancer presents with pain, pathological fractures, spinal cord compression causing neurological symptoms, hypercalcemia. Bone scan detects metastasis. Treatment include radiation therapy, cryotherapy, bone modifying drugs to manage pain and prevent fractures1. One such case of proximal femur fracture due to metastasis secondary to breast cancer reported.

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We would like to express our gratitude to the patients, their families, and all those who have contributed to this study.

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R.B. Uppin, R.B. Patil, et al. Management of Pathological Fracture with Metastasis of Proximal Femur Secondary to Breast Cancer. Jr. Orth. Edu. 2025; 11(2): 61–64.

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April 02, 2025 June 03, 2025 August 30, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/joe.2454.7956.11225.4

Keywords

Breast cancerMetastasisPathological fractureModular hemi-arthroplastyTumour prosthesis

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