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