Management of Bone Sarcoma

Christina J Gutowski; Atrayee Basu-Mallick; John A Abraham

doi:10.1016/j.suc.2016.06.002

Management of Bone Sarcoma

Surg Clin North Am. 2016 Oct;96(5):1077-106. doi: 10.1016/j.suc.2016.06.002.

Authors

Christina J Gutowski¹, Atrayee Basu-Mallick², John A Abraham³

Affiliations

¹ Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, 1025 Walnut Street, Room 516 College, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA.
² Department of Medical Oncology, Sarcoma and Bone Tumor Center at Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 1025 Walnut Street, Suite 700, Philadelphia, PA 19107.
³ Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rothman Institute at Jefferson University Hospital, 925 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA; Department of Surgical Oncology, Fox Chase Cancer Center, 333 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19111, USA. Electronic address: john.abraham@rothmaninstitute.com.

PMID: 27542644
DOI: 10.1016/j.suc.2016.06.002

Abstract

Treatment of bone sarcoma requires careful planning and involvement of an experienced multidisciplinary team. Significant advancements in systemic therapy, radiation, and surgery in recent years have contributed to improved functional and survival outcomes for patients with these difficult tumors, and emerging technologies hold promise for further advancement.

Keywords: Bone sarcoma; Chondrosarcoma; Endoprosthetic reconstruction; Ewing sarcoma; Osteosarcoma.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Bone Neoplasms / therapy*
Combined Modality Therapy
Disease Management*
Humans
Osteosarcoma / therapy*