A 26 years old patient came to MIOT International with severe pain in the left knee and an inability to walk. What initially appeared as a musculoskeletal issue was soon diagnosed as something far more serious – a large, rare tumour involving the upper part of the leg bone near the knee. The location of the tumour made this a high-risk and limb-threatening condition. Conventional treatment would likely have resulted in permanent loss of knee movement, or even loss of the leg.

Thanks to MIOT International’s multidisciplinary expertise, advanced surgical planning, and tumour prosthesis reconstruction, the patient not only survived the condition but walked back home with preserved knee function.

The Diagnosis (A Rare Tumour in the Left Knee)

The patient presented with:

  • Severe, persistent knee pain
  • Difficulty bearing weight
  • Inability to walk normally
Imaging and diagnostic tests revealed a large tumour affecting the upper tibia (leg bone near the knee). The growth was aggressive and located very close to major blood vessels and nerves. This placed the patient at high risk of limb loss and potential malignant transformation.

The tumour’s location made surgery extremely complex:

  • Close proximity to major arteries, veins, and nerves
  • Risk of:
    • Severe bleeding
    • Nerve damage
    • Loss of knee movement
    • Amputation in extreme scenarios

In most conventional approaches, the tumour would be removed and the knee joint permanently fused, leaving the leg rigid and immobile.

MIOT’s Multidisciplinary Approach

At MIOT International, this case was managed by a multidisciplinary tumour and joint reconstruction team, including:

  • Orthopaedics
  • Trauma surgeons
  • Knee replacement specialists
  • Plastic and reconstructive surgeons
  • Oncologists
  • Rehabilitation experts

Together, planned every step to ensure:

  • Complete tumour removal
  • Oncological safety
  • Preservation of limb and knee movement

MIOT’s joint replacement team alone brings:

  • 40+ years of experience
  • Over 40,000 joint replacement surgeries

MIOT’s Surgical Innovation

Conventional approach:

  • Remove tumour
  • Fuse the knee
  • Permanent loss of movement

MIOT’s approach:

  • Complete excision of the tumour
  • Removal of the affected bone segment
  • Replacement with a custom tumour prosthesis (special metal implant)
  • Reconstruction of surrounding soft tissues
  • Restoration of knee stability and mobility

Before

After

This technique allowed the knee to:

  • Bend
  • Bear weight
  • Function close to normal

Life-Changing Outcome

After surgery and rehabilitation:

  • The tumour was completely removed
  • Risk of cancer development and spread was eliminated
  • The knee joint was preserved
  • The patient walked again
  • The leg was saved from amputation
  • Quality of life was restored

This reflects what is possible when experience, technology, and teamwork come together. At MIOT International, we do not just treat conditions — we restore lives, mobility, and hope.

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