“…5,8,10,13,14,17,26,33 Several reports suggest tumors of bone, including chondrosarcomas that arise in the proximal humerus, are more difficult to treat than other sites because of the proximity of vessels and nerves. 3,4,6,7,11,12,16,27,30,31,34,35 The muscular attachments to the humerus at the shoulder and the alterations in shoulder stability resulting from resection make this site a more complex problem in reconstruction. All reconstruction approaches, including fibular transplant, metallic implants, arthrodesis, and allograft reconstruction, may result in functional problems for the patient.…”