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SOLITARY BENIGN BONE TUMOUR IN HAND-ENCHONDROMA A CASE REPORT

VISWAMDESH RAMACHANDRANV

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Enchondroma of the hand offer an
unique and challenging opportunity for
plastic surgeons, for it requires complete
removal of the tumor and comprehensive
functional reconstruction.26 year old
male doctor presented to us with a reduced
grip strength in right hand, diagnosed
as enchondroma of the proximal
phalanx of mid finger. He was surgically
treated with curettage and free bone
graft. With a follow up of five months patient
was disease free and had regained
full range of movements, which enabled
him to perform his professional duty as a
doctor


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