Giant cell tumour of bone: reconstruction of the index metacarpophalangeal joint with an osteochondral graft from the lateral femoral condyle.

Abstract

We describe the successful reconstruction of the index finger metacarpophalangeal joint with an osteochondral autograft from the lateral femoral condyle following failed curettage and cementation of a giant cell tumour of the proximal phalanx base. At the 2-year follow-up, a good functional outcome was noted with 0-80° range of motion of the metacarpophalangeal joint and no clinical or radiographic evidence of tumour recurrence.

Bibliographical data

Original languageEnglish
Article number5
ISSN1748-6815
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013
pubmed 22999591