Chondroblastoma of the anterior process of calcaneus: a case report
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https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2455-4510.IntJResOrthop20241127Keywords:
Chondroblastoma, Calcaneus, Anterior process, Extended curettageAbstract
Chondroblastoma of the calcaneus is a fairly uncommon tumour. Despite being a benign and indolent lesion, chondroblastoma of the calcaneus can lead to functional limitations, due to its location in such a weight-bearing bone. This report presents a rare case of chondroblastoma affecting the anterior process of the calcaneus, which was successfully treated with extended curettage and synthetic bone graft substitute, resulting in favourable functional outcomes at 13 months post-surgery. This case underscores the importance of timely recognition and appropriate management of this uncommon tumour to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
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