Orthopedic Oncology (Orthopedic Oncosurgery) is a specialization of Orthopedics that deals with tumors of the bone and includes
- Swellings (both bony and soft tissue) of the limbs, pelvis and spine
- Benign bone tumors like Giant cell tumor (GCT), Fibrous dysplasia, Enchondromas.
- Malignant bone tumors, that are cancers of the bone, also called as Sarcomas. These include Osteosarcoma, Chondrosarcoma, Ewings sarcoma and many others.
- Benign and malignant soft tissue tumors of the limbs, spine and pelvic areas like lipoma, liposarcoma , leiomyosarcoma and many others.
- Cancers from other organs that spread to the bone and cause pain or fractures.(Metastasis to the bone or Secondaries to the bone)
- Pathological Fractures
- Recurrent tumors
- Revision Megaprosthesis
- Limb Salvage
- Cystic lesions of the bone.
- Langerhan Cell Histiocytosis and rare lesions of the bone.
- Undiagnosed pain in the limbs, spine, pelvis.
- Undiagnosed bone or soft tissue problems seen on X rays, CT Scan ,MRI or PET-CT Scan.
- Biopsy , diagnosis , decision making / management and surgery if required, of bone pain and swellings.
As we move forward in medical advancements, it is becoming increasingly recognized that Orthopedic Oncology is a specialized field that requires the expertise of doctors who have received specialized training in this challenging subspecialty. To achieve the best treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction for bone tumors, it is recommended to seek out a fellowship-trained Orthopedic Oncosurgeon. Top orthopedic hospitals in Hyderabad that specialize in Orthopedic Oncology and have fellowship-trained Orthopedic Oncosurgeons
The difference between saving a limb or not and reducing the chances of recurrence of bone tumors is the reason for choosing a specialist Orthopaedic Oncosurgeon
Medical Team
MBBS, D Ortho (Manipal), DNB Ortho (Mumbai), FAGE, MNAMS, FOLS, FMO
Consultant Orthopaedic Oncology ( Bone and Soft Tissue Sarcomas and Limb Salvage)