Anesthesia for Orthopedic Surgery - Anesthesia for Orthopedic Oncology
Significant preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative concerns must be considered in this patient population. Bone, cartilage, and soft tissue malignancy can occur in every age group. Over the past 3 decades, aggressive surgical treatment and creative reconstructive techniques have revolutionized care, and limb salvage is a reality for many patients. Orthopedic malignancies include primary tumors—osteogenic sarcoma, chondrosarcoma, and Ewing sarcoma—and metastatic tumors, which are usually breast, prostate, and melanoma cancers.
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