Management of Benign Bone Tumors
We provide expert care for various benign bone tumors including:
- Giant Cell Tumors: Aggressive benign tumors that require careful surgical management to prevent recurrence while preserving joint function.
- Aneurysmal Bone Cysts (ABC): Blood-filled reactive lesions of bone that we treat with curettage and appropriate adjuvants to minimize recurrence.
- Unicameral Bone Cysts (UBC): Simple fluid-filled cavities typically found in children's bones, managed with minimally invasive techniques when symptomatic.
- Chondroblastoma: Rare cartilage-forming tumors that typically occur in the epiphyses of long bones, requiring precise surgical excision.
- Osteoid Osteoma: Painful but benign bone lesions often treated with radiofrequency ablation for minimal invasiveness and rapid recovery.
- Enchondroma: Common cartilage tumors found inside bones, typically monitored unless causing symptoms or pathological fracture risk.
Management of Malignant Bone Tumors
- Osteosarcoma: The most common primary malignant bone cancer, treated with neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by limb-sparing surgery when possible.
- Ewing's Sarcoma: A highly malignant tumor that affects children and young adults, managed with multimodal therapy including chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery.
- Chondrosarcoma: Cartilage-based malignancies that primarily require surgical excision with wide margins, as they are generally resistant to chemotherapy and radiation.
- Metastatic Bone Disease: Secondary cancers that have spread to bones from other primary sites, managed with a focus on pain control, structural stability, and quality of life.
Our Comprehensive Approach
We employ a multidisciplinary team approach including orthopaedic oncologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists, and pathologists to develop individualized treatment plans. Our services include:
- Advanced imaging and precise biopsy techniques for accurate diagnosis
- Limb-sparing surgical procedures when possible
- Advanced reconstruction techniques including bone grafts and endoprostheses
- Coordinated care with Oncology specialists for chemotherapy and radiation therapy
- Comprehensive rehabilitation programs to restore function
- Long-term follow-up care to monitor for recurrence or complications
