Recurrent Giant Cell Tumor of the Distal End Radius: A Case Report and Surgical Treatment with Wide Resection and Reconstruction with Non-Vascularised Autologous Proximal Fibular Graft

Venkatesh Gupta, Vijaya Kumar

Department of Orthopaedics, Mamata Medical College, Khammam, India.

DOI: 10.4236/ojo.2014.411045                

Abstract

Giant cell tumour of the distal radius is the 3rd most common site after proximal tibia and distal femur. It is locally aggressive and is associated with a high rate of recurrence. Although it is usually treated with various modalities of treatment, wide resection and reconstruction with proximal fibular autograft is most commonly accepted in recurrent cases. The following is a case report of such a case with surgical management.

Keywords

Giant Cell Tumor, Recurrence, Distal end Radius, Fibular Bone Graft

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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