After tumor disease

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Dietmar Dammerer with the prosthesis that enables David to live a pain-free life, much to the delight of the eleven-year-old's mother.(Bild: Daniela Matejschek)

An aggressive tumor made an extremely complicated operation necessary for David (11). His thigh bone had to be removed at the hospital in Krems and replaced with a prosthesis that grew with him. 

A shock diagnosis turned the life of a Tyrolean family upside down: an extremely aggressive tumor was discovered on the thigh of their son David (11). Because the tumor was so serious, the only option was to remove the bone completely. And as quickly as possible.

To the specialist in Krems
Because such a complex operation requires the expertise and skills of absolute professionals, the treatment was recommended to him by Dietmar Dammerer, Head of Orthopaedics and Traumatology at the University Hospital in Krems.

Dietmar Dammerer for a normal and pain-free life for David(Bild: Daniela Matejschek)

The special prosthesis "Mutars Xpand" from the manufacturer Implantcast(Bild: UK Krems)

Following the first cycle of chemotherapy, David was fitted with a growth prosthesis. "It ensures the best possible quality of life. An ordinary implant could not be used," emphasizes the hospital. The special medical device can be manually adjusted during the follow-up appointments and therefore grows with the young patient.

"Quality of life restored"
To the delight of everyone involved, the operation went very well. The eleven-year-old can walk normally again and without pain. "We were not only able to remove a serious tumor, but also give him back his quality of life," says a delighted Primar Dammerer.