Resection- reconstruction arthroplasty for recurrent GCT of distal radius

Abstract

Giant cell tumor is more aggressive and has a high recurrence rate in distal radius. Though many treatment options available resection reconstruction arthroplasty has low recurrence rate in recurrent cases. We have operated seven patients with GCT distal radius with contralateral non-vascularised fibula with acceptable results with no recurrences and deep infection. Although complication rate is high, autogenous non-vascularised fibular autograft reconstruction of distal radius can be considered as a reasonable option after en bloc excision of Grade III GCT.