title: Use of a distal radius endoprosthesis following resection of a bone tumour: a case report.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Sarcoma Unit, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), Brockley Hill, Stanmore, Middlesex HA7 4LP, UK.
authors.forename: Kishan
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Gokaraju
authors.forename: Kesavan
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Sri-Ram
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Donaldson
authors.forename: Michael T R
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Parratt
authors.forename: Gordon W
authors.initials: GW
authors.lastname: Blunn
authors.forename: Steve R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Cannon
authors.forename: Timothy W R
authors.initials: TW
authors.lastname: Briggs