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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 94-B, Issue SUPP_XXX | Pages 5 - 5
1 Jul 2012
Gaston C Bhumbra R Watanuki M Abudu A Carter S Jeys L Tillman R Grimer R
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Introduction

The role of adjuvants in curettage for giant cell tumours (GCT) is still controversial. Our aim was to determine if adjuvant cementation lowers local recurrence (LR) rates for GCTs treated with curettage.

Methods

Detailed curettage has been the principal treatment for GCT for the past 30 years. Cement was used from 1996 onwards for tumours where there was concern about structural stability. We investigated factors affecting LR and also the incidence of complications for treatment with or without cement.


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 94-B, Issue SUPP_XXX | Pages 31 - 31
1 Jul 2012
Watanuki M Gaston C Li X Grimer R
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Introduction

It is generally held that blood tests are not particularly helpful in establishing the diagnosis of bone tumours but may be useful in prognosis. We reviewed the results of blood tests taken at the time of diagnosis to establish the frequency of abnormalities in common blood tests and whether this was significant in staging or prognosis.

Method

Blood test results on all newly diagnosed patients with bone tumours from 2005 – 2010 were exported and abnormalities identified. This was matched to diagnosis, clinical features and prognosis.