AIM:To evaluate the results of hip reconstruction with extensive excision for tumor confined to the femoral head and neck.METHODS:We designed a resection preserving the greater trochanter and lower portion of calcar femorale,and utilized conventional total hip prosthesis.We retrospectively reviewed 7 patients,who underwent a wide resection and reconstruction using conventional hip prosthesis.There were 3 men and 4 women and their mean age was 42.5 years(22 to 65 years).The histologic diagnosis of each patient was low-grade osteosarcoma,diffuse large B-cell lymphoma,liposclerosing myxofibroma,intraosseous lipoma,chondroblastoma,giant cell tumor and focal intramedullary fibrosis.RESULTS:One patient with lymphoma died due to disease dissemination at 10 mo postoperatively and the remaining 6 patients were followed for a mean of 4.7 years(3 to 6 years).All patients were able to return to their daily activities and no patient had local recurrence.No radiographic signs of loosening,wear,and osteolysis were found at the last follow-up.CONCLUSION:Trochanter/calcar-preserving resection of the proximal femur and reconstruction using conventional total hip prosthesis,is a satisfactory treatment for tumors confined to the femoral head and neck.