The section of Musculoskeletal Tumor offers a specialized care for pediatric and adult patients with benign (non-cancerous) and malignant (cancerous) primary bone and soft tissue tumors, and metastatic bone disease at Asian Hospital & Medical Center.
The Asian Hospital's orthopedic oncologist work within a multidisciplinary team in diagnosing and performing complex tumor resection and reconstruction limb-saving surgeries. The team collaborate with other oncology specialties to provide individualized care tailored to each person's need. With advanced imaging in Asian Hospital & Medical Center, prompt evaluation, tissue biopsy, and communication on the histopathologic result and best course of treatment for each patient is done in a short period of time.
The section focuses on the reconstruction for bone and soft tissue defect after tumor resection with the goal of limb-salvage whenever possible without amputation. It is of paramount importance that each patient returns to living a quality of life, and is the ultimate goal of the section.