Residual bone fragments in tibiofibular joint and postoperative local recurrence: an analysis of 21 cases of proximal fibular giant cell tumour.

The presence of residual bone fragments in the tibiofibular joint was the main cause of postoperative local recurrence. The presence of residual bone fragments may be related to the preoperative Campanacci grade and pathological fractures. Therefore, close attention should be paid to postoperative follow-up examinations, and if recurrence is suspected, surgical resection should be planned.