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Strategies in Trauma and Limb Reconstruction
Published in: Strategies in Trauma and Limb Reconstruction 2/2011

Open Access 01-08-2011 | Case Report

Distal radioulnar joint prosthesis for the treatment of giant cell tumor of the distal ulna: a case report and literature review

Authors: Isidre Gracia, Ignacio R. Proubasta, Laura Trullols, Ana Peiró, Esther Moya, Sarah Cortés, Oscar Buezo, Joan Majó

Published in: Strategies in Trauma and Limb Reconstruction | Issue 2/2011

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Abstract

Giant cell tumor (GCT) of the distal end of the ulna is an uncommon site for primary bone tumors. When it occurs, en-bloc resection of the distal part of the ulna with or without reconstruction stabilization of the ulnar stump is the recommended treatment. We present a case of a 56-year-old man with a GCT of the distal ulna treated successfully with an en-bloc resection of the distal ulna with reconstruction using radioulnar joint prosthesis. Although the experience with this type of treatment is limited, implantation of a metallic prosthesis to replace the distal part of the ulna can also be considered as a salvage procedure for the treatment of this difficult pathology.
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Metadata
Title
Distal radioulnar joint prosthesis for the treatment of giant cell tumor of the distal ulna: a case report and literature review
Authors
Isidre Gracia
Ignacio R. Proubasta
Laura Trullols
Ana Peiró
Esther Moya
Sarah Cortés
Oscar Buezo
Joan Majó
Publication date
01-08-2011
Publisher
Springer Milan
Published in
Strategies in Trauma and Limb Reconstruction / Issue 2/2011
Print ISSN: 1828-8936
Electronic ISSN: 1828-8928
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11751-011-0113-4

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