Surgical Resection of Malignant Bone Tumors / 대한정형외과학회잡지

ABSTRACT

Malignant bone tumors are less common than other tumors, and we often make a misdiagnosis. However, due to its severity and prognosis we should not pass over the malignant bone tumor, because it is one of the important diseases to diagnose. Specific techniques are available for the resection and reconstruction of malignant bone tumors from the body involving extremities. In particular, it is necessary to establish guidelines for elimination of tumor cells as much as possible and minimize the malfunction. Knowledge of the staging system and guide lines for resection margin is required for treatment of malignant bone tumors.