LIMB SALVAGE IN RECURRENT GIANT CELL TUMOUR PROXIMAL END RADIUS
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences (IJMRHS) - Year 2013, Vol 2, Issue 4
Abstract
An 18years old male patient had undergone surgery for a giant cell tumour upper end of the right radius in Jan 2007. The tumour recurred within two months. Patient took alternative methods of treatment including indigenous medicines for the condition; all these failed and the patient was advised an above elbow amputation. By Sep 2008 the tumour had grown to a 14â€x11â€x11†swelling in the forearm extending to the distal arm with neurovascular involvement. A total resection of the tumour was done; vascular continuity of the brachial to the ulnar artery was done with a vein graft to salvage the limb. In 2012 tendon transfer was done to restore function to the wrist. Now there is no recurrence of the tumour and the patient has a fully functional limb.
Authors and Affiliations
Ravishanker R| Professor, Reconstructive & Burns Unit, Rural Medical College, Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences, Loni, Maharashtra, India, Corresponding author email: reconsravi@gmail.com
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