ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Year : 2014  |  Volume : 2  |  Issue : 1  |  Page : 8-11

Custom mega prosthetic reconstruction of juxta articular giant cell tumors


Department of Orthopedics, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sewagram, Maharashtra, India

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Shailendrasingh Thakur
Department of Orthopedics, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sewagram 442 102, Maharashtra
India
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Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None


DOI: 10.4103/2319-2585.134201

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Introduction: Giant cell tumor (GCT) also called osteoclastoma of bone is the most common osteolytic bone tumor encountered by an orthopedic surgeon. En bloc resection of major joints creates a problem for the reconstruction of large defects. Recent advances in tumor resection defects involve the use of custom-built joints for the reconstruction of defects near joints. This article analyzes the functional outcomes after resection of juxta articular GCTs and reconstruction by custom mega prosthetic arthroplasty. Aims and Objectives: To study the functional results of custom mega prosthetic reconstruction in juxta articular GCTs with intra articular extension. Materials and Methods: Four patients with juxta articular GCTs around the hip and knee with mean age of 40 yrs (range 30 to 50 yrs) underwent resection and reconstruction by custom mega prosthetic arthroplasty during the period 2011 to 2013. Two patients were males and two were females. All of them were in Enneking stage 3. Proximal femur was involved in one patient, distal femur in one and proximal tibia in two patients. Results: Functional results were analyzed using Ennekings criteria. Excellent results were obtained in all the patients without recurrence, periprosthetic fractures, infections or aseptic loosening. Conclusion: By using the technique of custom mega prosthetic reconstruction in juxta articular GCTs with pathological fractures or intra articular extension, the desired goals of reconstruction with good functional results and least complications can be achieved.


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