Recurrent Giant Cell Tumor of the Distal Humerus Treated with a Limb-Sparing Resection and Prosthetic Reconstruction

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Recurrent Giant Cell Tumor of the Distal Humerus Treated with a Limb-Sparing Resection and Prosthetic Reconstruction

By Mount Sinai FEATURING James Wittig

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September 4, 2008

A limb-sparing resection is performed for a two-time recurrent Giant Cell Tumor of the distal ...
read more ↘ humerus. A modular segmental distal humeral replacement with a hinged elbow joint is utilized for reconstruction. Emphasis is placed on meticulous neurovascular dissection to enable a safe and reliable resection. Multiple muscle transfers are performed to optimize function and completely cover the endoprosthesis with soft tissue to minimize the risk of infection.
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