Open AccessTreatment of gigantocellular tumor of the tibia metaphysis by means of the Ilizarov method: A case study
Author(s) -
Simonida Lj. Tomić,
Aleksandar Lešić,
Vesna Bumbaširević,
O. Krajčinović,
Nemanja Slavković,
Marko Bumbaširević
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
acta chirurgica iugoslavica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2406-0887
pISSN - 0354-950X
DOI - 10.2298/aci0502131t
Subject(s) - medicine , metaphysis , tibia , orthopedic surgery , surgery , arthrodesis , ilizarov technique , alternative medicine , pathology
The authors show a 36-year old female patient with a gigantocellular tumor of the distal metaphysis of the left tibia (stage III by Campanacci). A 7.6 cm long distal articular defect of the tibia has been formed by radical segmentary resection. The defect was compensated by the extension of the rest of the tibia; whereas the support function of the limb was provided through tibio-talar arthrodesis. 5.5 years after the surgery, there are no signs of local relapses; the patient walks without any orthopedic aids and works at the same job as prior to the operation.