Fig. 2

Segmental resection and hemi-shoulder replacement for bone metastases. a Preoperative anteroposterior and lateral X-rays indicated an osteolytic lesion. b CT scan indicated extensive bone erosion and pathological fracture. c MRI suggested that the lesion involved surrounding soft tissues. d Postoperative anteroposterior and lateral X-rays showed that the prosthesis was securely fixed and the joint was stable