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World J Clin Cases. Jan 16, 2023; 11(2): 394-400
Published online Jan 16, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i2.394
Published online Jan 16, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i2.394
Management of a rare giant cell tumor of the distal fibula: A case report
Qing-Hong Fan, Xing-Kai Wu, Qin Fang, Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi 563000, Guizhou Province, China
Shan Long, Department of Neonatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi 563000, Guizhou Province, China
Author contributions: Fan QH and Long S wrote the manuscript and prepared the figures; Wu XK and Fang Q contributed to conceiving and designing the study and critically revised the manuscript; All authors read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Qing-Hong Fan, MM, Associate Chief Physician, Surgeon, Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Xinlong Avenue, Xinpu District, Zunyi 563000, Guizhou Province, China. fanqh110@126.com
Received: May 13, 2022
Peer-review started: May 13, 2022
First decision: July 29, 2022
Revised: August 7, 2022
Accepted: October 24, 2022
Article in press: October 24, 2022
Published online: January 16, 2023
Processing time: 244 Days and 0.9 Hours
Peer-review started: May 13, 2022
First decision: July 29, 2022
Revised: August 7, 2022
Accepted: October 24, 2022
Article in press: October 24, 2022
Published online: January 16, 2023
Processing time: 244 Days and 0.9 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Giant cell tumor of the distal fibula is rare, and tibiotalus fusion has not been reported in the treatment of Campanacci III giant cell tumor of the fibula. In this study, the tibial talus joint was fused with three screws, and the follow-up for 2 years showed satisfactory efficacy and no recurrence.