Abstract

  28 years old male patient complaining of pain in left hip on x ray expansile eccentric lobulated lesion in epiphysio-metaphyseal region. bone biopsy done elsewhere osteoclatoma. Excision of head and neck advised elsewhere, tried curettage with bonegraft cancellous and fibular strut and reinforcing cancellous screw was done. Histopathology proved Osteoclastoma. Full range of movements with full - weight bearing, back to work no recurrence at 2 years.

Keywords: Osteoclastoma; Head and Neck

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Citation

Citation: Dilip D Shah. "A Case Report: A Case of Osteoclastoma of Head and Neck of Femur".Acta Scientific Orthopaedics 3.3 (2020): 02-05.

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