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CASE 9: Lung cancer increases the risk of fracture due to metastasis to the humerus (upper arm bone).
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- 63-year-old male patient
- He is undergoing active treatment for lung cancer and has known metastases.
- Radiotherapy was applied due to metastasis to the right distal humerus, but satisfactory results were not obtained.
- The patient is experiencing sleep problems due to severe pain and has difficulty using their arm.
- After the cancerous portion of the bone was removed, a prosthesis was implanted.
Before the surgery: The X-ray shows an irregularity at the lower end of the humerus.
Before the surgery: The MRI shows significant damage in the same area and widespread surrounding edema.
Post-surgery: The X-ray shows the implantation of a cemented distal humerus prosthesis.
