Resection of Thumb Metacarpal Ewing Sarcoma and Primary Reconstruction with Non-Vascularized Osteoarticular Metatarsal Autograft

Author: Ariff MS ; Faisham WI ; Krishnan J ; Zulmi W
Publication Type:Case Report
Keywords: Ewing sarcoma, hand tumour, metacarpal bone, thumb, non-vascularized graft
From: The International Medical Journal Malaysia 2015;14(1):103-107
CountryMalaysia
Language:English
Abstract: Ewing sarcoma is a primary bone malignancy that rarely occurs in the hand. Resection and reconstruction will usually result in reduced or loss of thumb function. We describe a case of successful transplantation of nonvascularized osteoarticular second metatarsal autograft following wide resection of Ewing sarcoma of first metacarpal in an 11-year-old girl. The capsule of the graft’s metatarso-phalangeal joint was repaired to achieve mobility of the joint. This enabled preservation of thumb function by a relatively simple surgical technique. Detailed surgical procedures and excellence function after 2 years following surgery are described.