Presentation Examination BiopsyCore needle Biopsy was doneHPE s/o Osteosarcoma Staging investigationHRCT Chest – no abnormality detectedBone Scan – No abnormality detected Summary and planningNow this is case of osteosarcoma distal femur without metastasis.Proper counselling was done regarding gravity of disease and planning and success rate. Pros and cons of treatment was discussed with patient and […]
Dealing with bone cancer pain can be a challenging task, but it’s very important to know that there are many ways to manage the pain and improve your quality of life. Here are some tips for managing bone cancer pain at home: 2. Use cold therapy: Applying cold to the affected area can help reduce […]
A cancer diagnosis can be a devastating blow, and learning that the cancer has progressed to stage 4 can be even more overwhelming. At this point, some may feel that all hope is lost and that the end is near. However, it’s important to understand that stage 4 cancer is not the end game. While […]
Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. The flu can lead to serious complications, hospitalization, and even death, especially for people with weakened immune systems, older adults, and young children. The flu season typically runs from October to May, and getting vaccinated against the flu is […]
Introduction: Orthopaedic oncology is a specialized branch of orthopaedic surgery that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of bone and soft tissue tumors. These tumors can be benign or malignant, and they can affect any part of the musculoskeletal system, including bones, muscles, and joints. Orthopaedic oncologists work in close collaboration with other medical professionals, […]
Orthopaedic oncology is a subspecialty of orthopaedics that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of tumors of the bones and surrounding soft tissues. Treatment of these tumors can be complex and may involve a combination of surgical and non-surgical approaches. However, there can be complications during the treatment process that can affect the patient’s recovery […]
Soft Tissue Sarcoma Cancer arising in the Mesenchymal tissue (Connective Tissue), known as Sarcoma. And the sarcoma arising in the soft tissue, called Soft Tissue Sarcoma (STS). So, it can arise from following tissue Muscles – Rhabdomyosarcoma Blood vessels – Angiosarcoma Nerves – Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumour (MPNST) Fat – Liposarcoma Joint tissue – […]
Bone is mesenchymal tissue (dense connective tissue). Cancer in bone could be primary and secondary. The most common form of bone cancers are secondaries from metastasis of carcinomas of other organs. Primary sarcoma is the cancer of the bone that originates within the bone. We term primary cancer of bone as a sarcoma (behaves differently from carcinomas). Here […]
Limb Salvage Surgeries simply means surgeries in which tumor is removed without sacrificing Limb. By preserving limb, it should result in better functional outcome as compared to amputation of limb. Prerequisites for limb saving surgeries: 1. The function should be better after limb preservation surgery as compared with amputation and prosthesis. 2. Adequate muscle […]
What is a biopsy? A biopsy is a procedure in which we take the sample from abnormal mass, which was examined by a pathologist to diagnose the disease. In which disease we use biopsy for diagnosis? In all those diseases where tissue diagnosis is needed for further management. Types of biopsy relating to orthopedic oncology? […]