Reconstruction following en bloc resection of a giant cell tumor of the distal radius using a vascularized pedicle graft of the ulna.
The surgical procedure described has the advantages of being simple and cost-effective. It provides early bone union and improves stability of the wrist joint. Four cases of giant cell tumor were treated and all 4 cases had satisfactory results.
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Institute of Orthopaedics, Lerd-Sin General Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand.
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D000328:Adult; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D005260:Female; D018212:Giant Cell Tumor of Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D011884:Radius / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014457:Ulna / Q000098:blood supply / Q000637:transplantation*