Malawer et al developed surgical classification system for a shoulder-girdle resection in patients with sarcoma. This can help when planning limb-preserving surgery. The authors are from George Washington University in Washington, D.C.
Parameters:
(1) intra vs extra-articular
(2) resection of proximal humerus
(3) resection of scapula
(4) resection of abductors
Intra vs Extra Articular
Resection of Proximal Humerus
Resection of Scapule
Type
intra-articular
yes
no
I
intra-articular
no
medial wing
II
intra-articular
no
whole
III
extra-articular
yes (head)
lateral without glenoid
IV
extra-articular
yes
lateral with glenoid
V
extra-articular
yes
whole
VI
Abductors
Subtype
not resected
A
resected
B
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