[Ilizarov reconstruction of the distal radius after resection of a giant-cell tumor: a case report].
We present a case of Ilizarov reconstruction after en bloc resection of the distal radius. An 8-cm resection was required to remove a giant-cell tumor. Reconstruction was based on the ascension technique using an Ilizarov external fixator after corticotomy of the proximal fragment of the radius. Satisfactory reconstruction with formation of a neoarticulation between the radius and the carpus was achieved. Satisfactory wrist function was achieved and the patient was recurrence free at five years. The arguments leading to this therapeutic option are discussed.
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Institut d'Orthopédie et Traumatologie Banjica, M. Avramovica 28, 11000 Belgrade, Serbie et Monténégro. stomic@iohbb.edu.yu
Krajcinović
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Krajcinović
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D001706:Biopsy; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005598:Fractures, Spontaneous / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D018212:Giant Cell Tumor of Bone / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D018889:Ilizarov Technique; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D011884:Radius / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome