Complex Leg Reconstruction Surgery saves 47-Year-Old Man with Bone Tumour, from Leg Amputation at Fortis Escorts Faridabad

Complex Leg Reconstruction Surgery saves 47-Year-Old Man with Bone Tumour, from Leg Amputation at Fortis Escorts Faridabad

Faridabad, 16th December, 2025: At 47 years of age, when a large tumour near his left knee threatened 
to rob him of his mobility patient, faced a grim prognosis. Thanks to a complex limb-salvage surgery led 
by Dr. Ashutosh Shrivastava, Director of Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement at Fortis Escorts Hospital, 
Faridabad, he now has a second chance at walking again. The successful insertion of a custom artificial 
implant not only removed the tumour, but restored hope, freedom and mobility to a man whose everyday 
life had hung in the balance. The outcome marks another milestone in Fortis Escorts Faridabad’s mission 
of combining cutting-edge musculoskeletal oncology with compassionate care, turning a life-threatening 
diagnosis into a story of resilience and recovery.
What began as a routine visit to the orthopaedics OPD for knee pain, post a fall - turned into a life-changing diagnosis. An initial X-ray revealed a fracture near the upper end of his knee joint, but a follow-up MRI uncovered a far more serious problem: a large 15 cm bone tumour weighing around 200 gms aggressively eroding the upper shinbone just below the knee, a delicate region with minimal soft-tissue coverage and enormous functional importance. Faced with extensive bone destruction and tumour aggression, 
amputation might once have been the only option. Instead, led by Dr. Ashutosh Shrivastava and his team 
at Fortis Escorts Hospital Faridabad, doctors chose a different path: a complex limb-salvage surgery using 
a proximal tibial megaprosthesis - a large artificial implant designed to replace the diseased bone and 
preserve joint function. 
That decision at once bold and life-affirming gave the man back something priceless: the chance to walk 
again, to reclaim everyday life and mobility. The surgery didn’t just remove a tumour. It restored hope, 
dignity, and a future without the shadow of limb loss. The surgery involved removing the entire tumor, 
which led to proportionate loss of bone and required a highly specialized reconstruction. To restore the 
leg’s length, stability and knee movement, a large artificial implant was used to replace the upper part of 
the shinbone. The surrounding soft tissue was carefully rebuilt using a rotational muscle flap to protect 
the implant, and the knee’s extension mechanism was reconstructed to ensure proper movement and 
long-term function. After careful post-operative care, guided physiotherapy and regular follow-up, the 
patient showed remarkable progress.

Within three months of the surgery, the patient is now walking on his own without any support, 
comfortably performing all his daily activities and has regained full movement of his knee. He is free from 
any walking difficulties or complications, reflecting an excellent recovery. Giving details of the case, Dr. Ashutosh Shrivastava, Director, Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement, Fortis Escorts Hospital Faridabad said, “Complex bone tumors of the proximal tibia present immense surgical challenges. Our goal is always to preserve the limb while ensuring a functional and pain-free life for the patient. We are delighted with the patient’s recovery, which reinforces the value of advanced reconstructive techniques like megaprosthesis.”
Dr Abhishek Sharma, Facility Director, Fortis Escorts Hospital, Faridabad said “This case stands as a 
powerful example of successful oncologic limb salvage, combining meticulous surgical planning, cuttingedge reconstruction, and expert soft-tissue management. The restoration of near-normal function in such a short period underscores the capabilities of Fortis Escorts Faridabad in managing high-complexity orthopaedic oncology cases. This outstanding recovery reflects the precision, expertise and 
multidisciplinary coordination of the orthopaedic team at Fortis Escorts Hospital Faridabad.