Enchondroma of the hand-Treated by curettage and bone grafting
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 9
Abstract
Background: Enchondroma of the hand is a rare benign tumor composed of mature cartilage. The treatment for this tumor type is usually surgery. Surgery includes curettage, curettage with bone grafting or bone cement. Materials and methods: This prospective study involves 11 patients with enchondroma of hand operated by curettge and autologous bone grafting between May 2015 to May 2017. Results: 10 patients had no restriction of movement, while 1 patient had a flexion deformity of 10degree. No patient had any local tumour recurrence or residual swelling. Conclusion: We conclude that curettage followed by autologous bone grafting is a very good method of treating enchondroma of hand.
Authors and Affiliations
B. Punithavasanthan, Tanuj Kanti Chaudhuri, Nongthon singh, Khoda Tada
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