Joint reconstruction in juxta-articular bone tumours using methylmethacrylate

ABSTRACT

Joint reconstruction technique using methylmethacrylate bone cement in juxta-articular osteolytic bone tumours is discussed. Five cases of tumours of musculoskcletal system presenting as osteolytic juxta-articular lesions, 4 cases of giant cell tumour and one of desmoid fibroma, treated by marginal resection and local reconstruction using bone cement are reported. The short term follow-up reveals excellent results with early painfree joint mobilization and good range of movements