“Whoops Procedure” an Iatrogenic Indication for Total Femur Replacement in a Young Patient with Osteosarcoma. A Case Report
This case highlights the critical role of early biopsy and specialized care in bone tumor management. The "Whoops Procedure" should be avoided through thorough pre-operative assessment. When faced with extensive contamination, total femur replacement remains a viable solution, offering good functional outcomes with proper surgical planning and rehabilitation.
Authors
- Sandesh Thete
- Varun Sanap
Institutions
- Cancer Institute (WIA) (IN)
- HCG NCHRI Cancer Centre (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.13107/jocr.2025.v15.i10.6172
- Primary Topic
- Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00