How To Treat Osteosarcoma

Limb-Sparing Surgery

Limb-sparing surgery is a type of procedure where the cancerous cells and surrounding tissues are removed from the limbs while keeping them intact. The decision between full amputation and limb-sparing surgery depends on the location of the tumor, the degree of metastasis, and how large it is. This type of surgery is a complicated procedure involving removing cancerous cells while preserving the neighboring tendons, blood vessels, and nerves. The goal is to keep as much of the limb's appearance and function as possible, but also successfully remove the malignant mass. When osteosarcoma is removed, the section of bone around it must be removed as well. The excised part of the bone is replaced with an internal prosthesis or a bone graft. In some cases, the bone is replaced with a combination of a bone graft and internal prosthesis. Most patients who have limb-sparing surgery to treat osteosarcoma will need more surgical procedures in the long term to replace the prosthesis as bones grow or as the prosthesis naturally wears down.

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