Bone Tumour Surgery

Bone tumor surgery is a procedure to remove a tumor from a bone. The type of surgery performed will depend on the size, location, and type of tumor.

Types of bone tumor surgery

• Limb-salvage surgery: This is the preferred treatment whenever possible. The surgeon removes the tumor and surrounding tissue, but tries to preserve the limb. The removed bone may be replaced with a bone graft or a prosthesis (artificial limb).
• Amputation: This is necessary if the tumor is large or involves vital nerves or blood vessels, or if limb-salvage surgery is not possible.
• Wide excision: This surgery removes the tumor and a margin of healthy tissue around it.
• Margin-sparing surgery: This surgery removes the tumor with minimal healthy tissue around it. This type of surgery is only possible for certain types of slow-growing tumors.
• Cryosurgery: This surgery uses extreme cold to freeze and kill cancer cells. It may be used in addition to surgery to destroy any remaining cancer cells.

• Recovery from bone tumor surgery

  The recovery time from bone tumor surgery will depend on the type of surgery performed and the patient's individual condition. People who undergo limb-salvage surgery will typically need physical therapy to regain strength and movement in the affected limb. People who undergo amputation will need to learn to use a prosthesis.

  Risks of bone tumor surgery

  As with any surgery, there are risks associated with bone tumor surgery, such as bleeding, infection, and damage to nerves or blood vessels. There is also a risk that the cancer may recur (come back).

  If you are considering bone tumor surgery, it is important to talk to our doctor about the risks and benefits of the procedure to see if it is the right option for you.