Distal Radius Resection and Replacement with Fibular Graft in Bone Tumors: Series of Three Cases with Long-Term Follow-up and Critical Analysis of Complications

Georgiev, G. P.; Slavchev, S. A.

doi:10.2478/amb-2025-0076

Abstract

The distal radius is a rare location for primary or metastatic bone tumors. Reconstruction of this bone after en bloc resection is a daunting challenge. Herein, we present three cases of distal radius resection due to bone tumors, with replacement of the resected bone using a fibular graft, and long-term follow-up. Moreover, we made a critical analysis of the reported complications after treatment. We hope this article and our comments will be helpful to surgeons who work in this area.

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Distal Radius Resection and Replacement with Fibular Graft in Bone Tumors: Series of Three Cases with Long-Term Follow-up and Critical Analysis of Complications

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