Joint preserved reconstruction after curettage in giant cell tumor of bone arising in the distal radius: Case report.
BACKGROUND
Giant cell tumor of bone is a locally aggressive tumor. Preserved joint reconstruction for tumors in the distal radius is challenging, especially when there is extraosseous extension and less subarticular bone.


METHODS
To preserve the joint, we developed a new reconstruction technique using β-tricalcium phosphate (TCP) with strong compressive resistance.


CONCLUSIONS
Giant cell tumor of bone in the distal radius was treated by curettage and bone grafting, plus the use of β-TCP. This new method will preserve joint junction.
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan. Electronic address: akio@med.kyushu-u.ac.jp.
Akio
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Sakamoto
Distal radius; Giant cell tumor of bone; β-Tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP)