Treating Bone Tumors

17 Oct Treating Bone Tumors

If you or someone you know has recently developed a bone tumor, we understand that this can be difficult news to comprehend. Thankfully, there is an orthopedist that you can trust with giving you quality care. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with having a bone tumor, our orthopedist in Brooklyn at Advanced Orthopedics and Joint Preservation can help provide treatment. Contact us today for more information about how Dr. Stanislav Avshalumov and the rest of our expert staff can give you the care that you need. 

What is a Bone Tumor?

A bone tumor develops if cells in a bone begin to multiply uncontrollably and form into a mass of abnormal tissue. Thankfully, most bone tumors are benign, or non-cancerous/non-life threatening, and they are likely not spreading to other parts of the body. In some cases, however, the bone tumor can be cancerous and have a risk of metastasizing. If you are concerned about a bone tumor or are in need of a surgical procedure to remove one, get in touch with our orthopedist in Brooklyn, Dr. Stanislav Avshalumov. At Advanced Orthopedics and Joint Preservation, we offer our patients quality care to help you treat any bone tumors and assist you throughout the entire process. 

Benign Tumors:

There are various types of benign bone tumors as well as numerous other conditions that can closely resemble this complication. For all of these circumstances, similar treatment is executed in order to remove the tumor. Examples of these tumors/conditions include some of the following:

• Non-ossifying fibroma.
• Osteochondroma.
• Giant cell tumor.
• Enchondroma.
• Chondroblastoma.
• Fibrous Dysplasia.
• Bone Cyst.

For patients who have received an examination, but not an official diagnosis, your orthopedist may suggest waiting for the development of any changes in the condition. X-rays would be done periodically to see if any new developments have occurred. In some cases, benign tumors might simply go away or they can be treated with the use of prescribed medication. In other instances, you might need to have the tumor surgically removed in order to avoid the risk of the bone fracturing or causing any further issues. Fortunately, It is considered very rare for benign tumors to spread or become cancerous.

Malignant Tumors:

There are four different types of primary bone cancer:

• Multiple Myeloma – This is the most common type of primary bone cancer and is found in the bone marrow. Tumors of this type are able to appear in any bone in the body.
• Osteosarcoma – This is the second most common type of primary bone cancer and is typically found in teenagers and young children. Tumors of this variation usually develop in the leg, shoulder, or hip.  
• Ewing’s Sarcoma – Also common in teenagers and young children, this type of tumor is commonly found in the leg, pelvis, upper arm, or ribs.
• Chondrosarcoma – This type of tumor is composed of cartilage producing cells and is most commonly found in individuals over the age of 40. These tumors usually develop in the hip, pelvis, or shoulder.

Treatment for any malignant tumor depends on the progression of the type, whether or not the cancer is localized, and what stage the cancer has reached.  Non-surgical options include radiation or chemotherapy. However, surgery is often required to remove the tumor and is typically done along with radiation or chemotherapy. There are two types of surgery that can be done when it comes to removing the cancerous part of the bone:

• Limb Salvage Surgery – With this surgery, the cancerous part of the bone is removed while keeping the muscles, nerves, tendons, and blood vessels as intact as possible.  The bone would be replaced with a prosthesis, a bone from a donor, or from somewhere else in the body.
• Amputation – If needed, surgery can be done to completely remove part of an arm or leg in an effort to remove the cancer altogether.

How an Orthopedist in Brooklyn Can Help You: 

If you or someone you know has or believes they might have developed a bone tumor, considering seeing an orthopedist in Brooklyn to receive a diagnosis and be given a plan for treatment moving forward. If you need surgery to remove a bone tumor, you must have an orthopedist you can trust to take the best care of you. Our orthopedist in Brooklyn at Advanced Orthopedics and Joint Preservation have a great amount of experience in treating bone tumors and always put their patients’ health first. Contact us for more information on how we can help you or a loved one.