TREATMENT OF JUXTA-ARTICULAR GIANT CELL TUMOURS WITH CUSTOM MADE MEGAPROSTHESIS
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 39
Abstract
BACKGROUND Juxta-articular giant cell tumours are common and pose a special problem of reconstruction after tumour excision. This article analyses the functional outcome after resection of juxta-articular giant cell tumours around the Knee, Hip and Shoulder replacement by custom mega-prosthetic arthroplasty. MATERIALS AND METHODS Total of seven patients with juxta-articular giant cell tumours with mean age of 30.8 years underwent resection and replacement by custom mega-prosthetic arthroplasty during the period from 2013 to 2016. RESULTS Six patients had excellent result, one had good result as per Enneking criteria. There was no incidence recurrence, periprosthetic fractures, infections or aseptic loosening during the study period. There was no case of metastasis or death. CONCLUSION To conclude custom mega prosthetic arthroplasty is effective in achieving the desired aim of reconstruction of joint with good functional results and least complications in selected patients.
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Manoj Kumar R, Ibad Sha I, Ajin Edwin
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- DOI 10.14260/Jemds/2017/679
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