Bone giant cell tumor (GCT) or osteoclastoma is a rare, generally benign and locally aggressive tumor. It represents approximately 3% to 5% of all primary bone cancers. We present a case of 26 year old male with Pathological fracture of distal end of left femur with inability to mobilize the limb. Patient was managed operatively with excision biopsy, extensive curettage, internal fixation with Bone grafting. The patient has improved symptomatically with no pain, no joint stiffness and near normal range of motion.

Key Words: Pathological Fracture; Excision biopsy; Extensive Curretage; Internal Fixation; Giant Cell Tumour.

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Satbir Singh

Department of Orthopaedics,

Government Medical College, Patiala, Punjab, India 147001