Use of a Distal Radius Endoprosthesis Following Resection of a Bone Tumour: A Case Report
| Autor: | Kishan Gokaraju, Kesavan Sri-Ram, James Donaldson, Michael T. R. Parratt, Gordon W. Blunn, Steve R. Cannon, Timothy W. R. Briggs |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2009 |
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| Zdroj: | Sarcoma, Vol 2009 (2009) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 1357-714X 1369-1643 |
| DOI: | 10.1155/2009/938295 |
| Popis: | Limited literature is available on the reconstruction of the distal radius using prosthetic replacement following resection of a bone tumour. We present the first reported case, in the English literature, of the use of an entirely metal endoprosthesis for the reconstruction of the distal radius. This case involves a 66-year-old male who was treated for giant cell tumour of the distal radius with surgical excision of the lesion and replacement of the defect using a predominantly titanium endoprosthesis. He was followed-up for 56 months following surgery and had a good functional outcome with no associated pain or complications. We propose that the use of a primarily titanium endoprosthesis for the reconstruction of a bone defect of the distal radius is a suitable alternative, providing good function of the forearm with satisfactory range of movement at the wrist and adequate pain relief. |
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