Orthopaedic Oncology

Orthopaedic Oncology: Diagnosis and Treatment is a complete reference for handling the full range of musculoskeletal
tumors frequently encountered in the clinical setting, from osseous tumors in the upper extremity, to soft-tissue
tumors of the pelvis. The first section presents the principles of initial assessment, guiding the clinician through
key questions for developing the differential diagnosis and selecting the imaging modality and surgical technique. The
second part of this book presents sarcoma case reports that cover tumor pathologies in different anatomic locations.
Each case report contains succinct descriptions of presenting history, differential diagnosis, anatomic and imaging
issues, biopsy techniques, pathologic diagnosis and grading, treatment options, surgical details, preferred treatment,
pearls, and pitfalls.

Features:

뷒 comprehensive collection of cases presented according to anatomic location


뷨pecial emphasis on the significance of a tumor's initial presentation and its implications for surgical treatment


뷖linical insights for tailoring treatment plans to the patient's particular condition, such as determining when
neoadjuvant chemotherapy and adjuvant chemotherapy are indicated


뷖urrent information about the use of positron emission tomography (PET) for tumor grading


뷧ecommendations for avoiding complications and managing potential pitfalls


뷢ore than 300 images and illustrations that demonstrate key concepts


This book is an indispensable resource for orthopaedists, oncologists, as well as radiologists and pathology
specialists treating patients with bone and soft-tissue tumors.
I Principles of evaluation and surgical treatment

II Sarcoma case reports



A Osseous tumors of the upper extremity

B Osseous tumors of the lower extremity

C Osseous tumors of the pelvis and spine

D Soft-tissue tumors of the upper extremity

E Soft-tissue tumors of the lower extremity

F Soft-tissue tumors of the spine, trunk, and pelvis

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