Giant cell tumor (GCT) of bone, or osteoclastoma, is classically described as a locally invasive tumor that occurs Close to the joint of a mature bone. It is generally considered to be a benign tumor. In our rural setup, a substantial proportion of patients seek traditional means of treatment before medical consultation. A case of GCT in a 20 year-old boy which had led to extensive destruction of the talus is reported. In view of the extensive involvement, total talectomy along with tibio — calcaneal arthrodesis was performed. At 6 months of follow-up, the patient had a painless and well arthrodesed ankle.
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