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Total hip arthroplasty for giant cell tumour
S S Kulkarni1, A S Dogra, P B Bhosale
1Department of Orthopaedics, Seth GS Medical College, Parel, Mumbai.
Journal of Postgraduate Medicine
|July 1, 1996
Summary
Giant Cell Tumours are rare bone tumors. This case study shows successful hip reconstruction using low friction total hip arthroplasty after wide excision, with no recurrence at 32 months.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Oncology
Background:
- Giant Cell Tumour (GCT) is an uncommon bone neoplasm.
- The proximal femur is a rare but significant site for GCT.
- Surgical management of GCT requires careful consideration of joint function and recurrence risk.
Observation:
- A case of Giant Cell Tumour affecting the proximal femur is presented.
- The tumor was treated with wide surgical excision.
- The hip joint was reconstructed using Charnley type low friction total hip arthroplasty.
Findings:
- A 32-month follow-up demonstrated no evidence of tumor recurrence.
- Functional outcomes following the total hip arthroplasty were reported as good.
Implications:
- This case highlights the potential for successful limb salvage and functional restoration in proximal femur GCT.
- Low friction total hip arthroplasty can be a viable reconstructive option after wide excision for GCT.
- Long-term surveillance is crucial for monitoring recurrence in GCT cases.