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Zanconato L, Rossettini G, Mourad F, Cotrozzi M, Carità E, Di Filippo L, Turolla A, Smania N, Picelli A, Valè N, Maselli F. Ewing's sarcoma in a young man mimicking lateral elbow pain: A case report with 2 years follow-up. PHYSIOTHERAPY RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 29:e2063. [PMID: 37937470 DOI: 10.1002/pri.2063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Revised: 09/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/09/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Lateral elbow pain represents a common musculoskeletal disorder, mostly non-specific and benign. In rare cases, it can be the first symptom of a severe disease such as Ewing's sarcoma (ES). ES is the second most common primary malignant bone tumor in the young population, with a high probability of an unfavourable prognosis. CASE PRESENTATION This case report presents the history of a young man presenting to the physical therapist with a diagnosis of "epicondylitis" in the right elbow, which was later revealed to be an aggressive ES of the ulna. Findings raising clinical doubts were (a) constant pain even at night and not dependent on load, (b) significant loss of function, (c) patient's young age, and (d) a palpable mass in the elbow. RESULTS After diagnosis, the patient received medical (chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery) and a rehabilitation program. After treatment, the patient improved elbow function, decreased disability and returned to social participation, maintaining positive outcomes at the 2-year follow-up. DISCUSSION In summary, this case report emphasizes the importance of differential diagnosis and screening for referral of red flags in physical therapy. Moreover, it describes the rehabilitation of a patient with ES, enriching the scientific literature in the field.
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- Department of Physiotherapy, LUNEX International University of Health, Exercise and Sports, Differdange, Luxembourg
- Luxembourg Health & Sport Sciences Research Institute A.s.b.l., Differdange, Luxembourg
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- Department of Human Neurosciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Occupational Medicine, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences (DIBINEM), Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Neuromotor and Cognitive Rehabilitation Research Center, Section of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
- Neurorehabilitation Unit, University Hospital of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Neuromotor and Cognitive Rehabilitation Research Center, Section of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
- Neurorehabilitation Unit, University Hospital of Verona, Verona, Italy
- Canadian Advances in Neuro-Orthopaedics for Spasticity Congress (CANOSC), Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- Neuromotor and Cognitive Rehabilitation Research Center, Section of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
- Neurorehabilitation Unit, University Hospital of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Human Neurosciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Nyffeler RW, Ziebarth K. Grade 3 Giant Cell Tumour of the Distal Humeral Epiphysis Treated with Intralesional Curettage, High Speed Burring and Bone Grafting: A Case Report. Malays Orthop J 2022; 16:132-135. [PMID: 36589384 PMCID: PMC9791898 DOI: 10.5704/moj.2211.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2022] [Accepted: 05/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Giant cell tumours of bone are benign but locally aggressive neoplasms involving the epi- and metaphysis of long bones. Tumours of the distal humeral epiphysis with cortical disruption and invasion into the joint and the soft tissues are rare and generally treated with wide resection and joint reconstruction. We present the case of a 19-year-old woman in whom such a tumour was successfully treated with intralesional curettage, high speed burring and autologous bone grafting. The patient underwent regular clinical and radiological follow-up. Ten years after the procedure she had no signs of tumour recurrence or degenerative changes, and she was pain free and had a normal elbow function.
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- RW Nyffeler
- Department of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Orthopädie Sonnenhof, Bern, Switzerland,Corresponding Author: Richard Walter Nyffeler, Department of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Orthopädie Sonnenhof, Salvisbergstrasse 4, 3006 Bern, Switzerland
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- Division of Pediatric Trauma and Orthopedics, University Hospital of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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Tiwari A, Vaishya R. Giant cell tumor of bones- An unsolved puzzle. J Clin Orthop Trauma 2019; 10:1013-1014. [PMID: 31708625 PMCID: PMC6835022 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcot.2019.09.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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- Akshay Tiwari
- MSK Oncosurgery, Max Hosptial, Saket, New Delhi, India
- Orthopaedic Surgery, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi, India
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- Orthopaedic Surgery, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi, India
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Cui H, Sun Z, Ruan J, Yu Y, Fan C. Effect of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) pathway on the postoperative outcomes of elbow arthrolysis: A randomized controlled trial. Int J Surg 2019; 68:78-84. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2019.06.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2019] [Revised: 05/15/2019] [Accepted: 06/10/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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