Giant cell tumor at the wrist: a review of 23 cases

Volume: 40 Number: 2 September 11, 2006
  • Tackin Ozalp
  • Huseyin Yercan
  • Guvenir Okcu
  • Oguz Ozdemir
  • Erhan Coskunol
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Giant cell tumor at the wrist: a review of 23 cases

Abstract

Objectives: We evaluated patients who underwent surgical treatment for giant cell tumor of the wrist with regard to recurrence rates, factors influencing tumor recurrence, complications, and postoperative functional and emotional status of the patients. Methods: The study included 23 patients (6 males, 17 females; mean age 31.6 years; range 12 to 74 years) who were treated surgically for giant cell tumor of the wrist. The grading, assessment of surgical margins, and functional evaluation were performed according to the Enneking’s criteria. The effects of tumor volume, soft tissue extension, and selected surgical therapy on recurrence were investigated. Joint movements and stability, postoperative pain, presence of deformity, muscle strength, limitations in functional activities, and patient satisfaction were evaluated. The mean follow-up period was 6.7 years. Results: Of all the patients, 69% had stage 2 and 23% had stage 3 tumors. There was no significant correlation between tumor volume and recurrence (p=0.22). Recurrences were observed in three (33%) of nine patients with soft tissue extension and in four (28.6%) of 14 patients without soft tissue extension. Recurrence rates were 33.3% in those who were treated by curettage alone (n=3), 50% with curettage and grafting (n=6), 50% with curettage and bone cement (n=2), and 16% in those who underwent wide excision (n=12). Conclusion: The most important factor influencing recurrence rate in giant cell tumors is the extent of surgical resection. At least marginal resection must be considered in patients with stage 2 and 3 lesions especially in cases with soft tissue extension. Adjunctive therapy should be added if curettage is considered.

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Tackin Ozalp This is me

Huseyin Yercan This is me

Guvenir Okcu This is me

Oguz Ozdemir This is me

Erhan Coskunol This is me

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September 11, 2006

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March 7, 2014

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Year 2006 Volume: 40 Number: 2

APA
Ozalp, T., Yercan, H., Okcu, G., Ozdemir, O., & Coskunol, E. (2006). Giant cell tumor at the wrist: a review of 23 cases. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, 40(2), 144-150. https://doi.org/10.3944/aott.v40i2.600
AMA
1.Ozalp T, Yercan H, Okcu G, Ozdemir O, Coskunol E. Giant cell tumor at the wrist: a review of 23 cases. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica. 2006;40(2):144-150. doi:10.3944/aott.v40i2.600
Chicago
Ozalp, Tackin, Huseyin Yercan, Guvenir Okcu, Oguz Ozdemir, and Erhan Coskunol. 2006. “Giant Cell Tumor at the Wrist: A Review of 23 Cases”. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 40 (2): 144-50. https://doi.org/10.3944/aott.v40i2.600.
EndNote
Ozalp T, Yercan H, Okcu G, Ozdemir O, Coskunol E (September 1, 2006) Giant cell tumor at the wrist: a review of 23 cases. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 40 2 144–150.
IEEE
[1]T. Ozalp, H. Yercan, G. Okcu, O. Ozdemir, and E. Coskunol, “Giant cell tumor at the wrist: a review of 23 cases”, Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, vol. 40, no. 2, pp. 144–150, Sept. 2006, doi: 10.3944/aott.v40i2.600.
ISNAD
Ozalp, Tackin - Yercan, Huseyin - Okcu, Guvenir - Ozdemir, Oguz - Coskunol, Erhan. “Giant Cell Tumor at the Wrist: A Review of 23 Cases”. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 40/2 (September 1, 2006): 144-150. https://doi.org/10.3944/aott.v40i2.600.
JAMA
1.Ozalp T, Yercan H, Okcu G, Ozdemir O, Coskunol E. Giant cell tumor at the wrist: a review of 23 cases. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica. 2006;40:144–150.
MLA
Ozalp, Tackin, et al. “Giant Cell Tumor at the Wrist: A Review of 23 Cases”. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, vol. 40, no. 2, Sept. 2006, pp. 144-50, doi:10.3944/aott.v40i2.600.
Vancouver
1.Tackin Ozalp, Huseyin Yercan, Guvenir Okcu, Oguz Ozdemir, Erhan Coskunol. Giant cell tumor at the wrist: a review of 23 cases. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica. 2006 Sep. 1;40(2):144-50. doi:10.3944/aott.v40i2.600