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Elderly patients with pathological fractures in distal third femur treated with intramedullary nailing: A case series

December 31, 2021

Case Report | Volume 7 | Issue 3 | JBST September – December 2021 | Page 5-7 | Neetin P Mahajan, Pranay Pravin Kondewar, Sudip Subhash Chavan, Habung Chobing, Lalkar Gadod. DOI:10.13107/jbst.2021.v07i03.55 Author: Neetin P Mahajan [1], Pranay Pravin Kondewar[1], Sudip Subhash Chavan[1], Habung Chobing[1], Lalkar Gadod [1] [1] Department of Orthopaedics, Grant Govt. Medical […]

Intraosseous Schwannoma of the Thoracic Spine: A Case Report

December 31, 2021

Case Report | Volume 7 | Issue 3 | JBST September – December 2021 | Page 2-4 | Ikuo Kudawara, Hiroyuki Aono. DOI: DOI:10.13107/jbst.2021.v07i03.53 Author: Ikuo Kudawara[1], Hiroyuki Aono[1] [1] Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Hospital Organization Osaka National Hospital, 2-1-14, Hoenzaka, Chuo-ku, Osaka 540-0006, Japan. Address of Correspondence Dr. Ikuo Kudawara, Department of Orthopaedic […]

Elderly patients with pathological fractures in distal third femur treated with intramedullary nailing: A case series

December 31, 2021

Intraosseous Schwannoma of the Thoracic Spine: A Case Report

December 31, 2021

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Elderly patients with pathological fractures in distal third femur treated with intramedullary nailing: A case series

December 31, 2021

Author: Neetin P Mahajan [1], Pranay Pravin Kondewar[1], Sudip Subhash Chavan[1], Habung Chobing[1], Lalkar Gadod [1]

[1] Department of Orthopaedics, Grant Govt. Medical College and Sir J.J. Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Address of Correspondence
Dr. Pranay Pravin Kondewar,
Department of Orthopaedics, Grant Govt. Medical College and Sir J.J. Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
E-mail: pranaypk1@gmail.com

Abstract

Introduction: Pathological fractures of femur are rare and are difficult to manage. Proximal weight bearing portion is more common site for these fractures and are least common in distal third of shaft. Depending on the location and origin of primary tumor or benign lesion, we decide the management. At risk, bone with impending fracture can be managed conservatively. Displaced fractures need surgical intervention. MIREL scoring is used to decide plan of management. Closed technique like intramedullary nailing is preferred over the open technique and gives good results without post-operative morbidity. Radiological investigations are necessary to find out the primary tumor source in metastatic lesions these includes plain radiographs, CT scan, MRI and PET scan. Lab investigations also aid in finding source of primary tumor.
Case Report: This is a case series of 3 patients who had a pathological fracture of the distal third shaft of femur. These patients had metastasis from primary tumor elsewhere in body. All the patients were operated with intramedullary nailing and fixation was done with the aim of reducing pain, avoiding complications such as bed sore, infection, deep venous thrombosis, and regaining the functional outcome as much as possible and improves the quality of life.
Conclusion: All 3 patients with a pathological femur fracture operated with intramedullary nailing were shown to have a significant reduction of pain, regaining of the range of motion of the knee joint and a better quality of life with improvement in performance of activities of daily living.

Keywords: Bony metastasis, pathological fracture, intra-medullary nail, palliative surgery.

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How to Cite this article: Mahajan NP, Kondewar PP, Chavan SS, Gadod L | Elderly patients with pathological fractures in distal third femur treated with intramedullary nailing: A case series. | Journal of Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors | Sep-Dec 2021; 7(3): 5-7.

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Intraosseous Schwannoma of the Thoracic Spine: A Case Report

December 31, 2021

Author: Ikuo Kudawara[1], Hiroyuki Aono[1]

[1] Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Hospital Organization Osaka National Hospital, 2-1-14, Hoenzaka, Chuo-ku, Osaka 540-0006, Japan.

Address of Correspondence
Dr. Ikuo Kudawara,
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Hospital Organization Osaka National Hospital, Japan.
E-mail: kudawara.ikuo.rf@mail.hosp.go.jp

Abstract

Introduction: Primary schwannoma of the bone is extremely rare. Spinal schwannoma usually rises in the nerve root or the cauda equina and their branches that occasionally scallop on the adjacent bone. On radiology, their features often mimic those of bone tumors such as osteoblastoma, hemangioma, aneurysmal bone cyst, plasmacytoma, or bone metastasis. Therefore, the diagnosis of pure spinal schwannoma of the bone should be evaluated carefully when referring to radiological and histopathological findings.
Case Report: A 64-year-old female presented with back pain and lower leg dysesthesia. The tumor within the left lamina of the 12th thoracic spine showed an expansile and lytic lesion on computed tomography (CT) and intermediate signals on the T1-weighted image and high signals on the T2-weighted image on magnetic resonance imaging. In addition, an old compression fracture in the same vertebra was observed. ACT-guided biopsy specimen suggested schwannoma. The tumor was successfully excised, and afterward, remission of the symptoms was observed. A definitive diagnosis of intraosseous schwannoma was made. There has been no recurrence in the 6 years following surgery.
Conclusion: We have presented the radiological and histopathological findings as well as the clinical outcomes of an unusual case of intraosseous schwannoma of the posterior element of the 12th thoracic spine. Pre-operative CT-guided biopsy was useful in making a diagnosis and planning a surgical strategy.

Keywords: Schwannoma, Thoracic spine, Bone.

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How to Cite this article: Kudawara I, Aono H | Intraosseous schwannoma of the thoracic spine: A case report. | Journal of Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors | Sep-Dec 2021; 7(3): 2-4.

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