Musculoskeletal oncology treats bone, joint, muscle, and soft tissue tumors and cancers. Treatment options depend on the kind, stage, location, and patient’s condition.
are usually treated surgically. It comprises limb-sparing surgery, which preserves limb function and appearance by removing only the tumor and a border of healthy tissue. Amputation may be necessary if limb preservation fails. Reconstructive surgery employing implants or grafts can restore function.
High-energy radiation beams kill or shrink malignancies. Preoperatively or postoperatively, this treatment targets leftover cancer cells or shrinks tumors. Palliative radiation therapy relieves pain and discomfort.
Drugs kill or slow cancer cells. Chemotherapy is usually used for metastasized cancer or unresectable tumors. It’s commonly given with surgery or radiation.
Drugs target tumor cells genetic or molecular defects. Targeted medicines target cancer cells while sparing normal cells.
Drugs stimulate the immune system to attack cancer cells. It boosts the immune system to fight musculoskeletal cancers like sarcomas.
Musculoskeletal oncology therapy side effects and symptoms are managed with supportive care. Physical treatment, pain management, psychological assistance, and rehabilitation are examples
If conservative therapies fail or injuries are serious, surgery may be needed. Tendon repairs, nerve decompressions, joint reconstructions, and joint replacements restore function and relieve pain.
Braces, splints, or custom orthotics may help heal, support, or improve function. Hand therapists evaluate patients and recommend assistive devices.