Giant-Cell Tumors Treated by Cryosurgery

Abstract

Cryosurgery combined with a routine "second look" biopsy is a promising modality of treating giant-cell tumors of bone. Clearly malignant tumors are not considered suitable for this treatment. While complications such as infection, fracture, and delayed union occurred, it was possible to eradicate tumors while preserving joint motion and avoiding amputations in a far greater percentage of cases than has been possible with former methods.