Giant cell tumors of bone localized in distal radius

Aim: The aim of this study is to analyze the results of surgical treatment of patients with giant cell tumor in the distal radius according to the Campanacci grade. Material and Method: The data of 20 patients with giant cell tumor localized in the distal radius were analyzed retrospectively. 5 patients were Campanacci grade I, 13 patients were grade II and 2 patients were grade III. Patients with Grade I and II lesions underwent intralesional curettage + adjuvant treatments. Patients with Grade III underwent en bloc resection + reconstruction. Results: The mean age of 6 male and 14 female patients was 28.6 years. Recurrence developed in a total of 7 (35%) patients after the surgery in approximately 9 months. Post-operative complications developed in 2 patients (10%). There was no significant difference between the surgical approaches performed according to the tumor grade. Discussion: Intralesional curettage treatment is recommended for Campanacci grade I tumors and en bloc resection is recommended for grade II and III tumors.