Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Patient-specific Distal Tibia Prosthesis for Reconstruction in a Case of Recurrent Giant Cell Tumor - A Case Report.
- Year:
- 2026
- Authors:
- Basra M et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Orthopaedics · India
Abstract
<h4>Introduction</h4>The advent of 3D-printed, patient-specific implants has revolutionized limb salvage surgeries, offering precise, personalized solutions for complex skeletal reconstructions.<h4>Case report</h4>We describe a case of 32-year-old lady with a recurrent distal tibia giant cell tumor. Wide resection followed by reconstruction with 3D-printed customized implant was performed. At 2-year follow-up, the patient achieved full weight-bearing and American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society Ankle-Hindfoot score improved from 30 preoperatively to 84 postoperatively.<h4>Conclusion</h4>This case highlights the potential of 3D-printed customized implants in complex joint reconstructions of large defects after wide tumor resections with personalized design and maintaining joint function.
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