Risk factors of fracture following curettage for bone giant cell tumors of the extremities

Risk factors of fracture following curettage for bone giant cell tumors of the extremities

Abstract Background Following curettage of giant cell tumor of bone (GCTB), it is common to fill the cavity with polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) bone cement, bone allograft, or artificial bone to maintain bone strength; however, there is a 2–14% risk of postoperative fractures. We conducted this retro...

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Main Authors: Shinji Tsukamoto, Andreas F. Mavrogenis, Manabu Akahane, Kanya Honoki, Akira Kido, Yasuhito Tanaka, Davide Maria Donati, Costantino Errani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-05-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Giant cell tumor of bone
Curettage
Fracture
Denosumab
Cement
Bone grafting
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-022-05447-x

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-022-05447-x

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