Bone tumor excision
Learn about Bone tumor excision, including indications, steps, recovery, and risks.
Overview
Bone tumor excision removes benign or malignant bone lesions while preserving function when possible.
Indications
Symptomatic tumors, growth, risk of fracture, or confirmed malignancy.
Procedure overview
Surgical removal with curettage or wide resection; reconstruction may be required.
Recovery
Depends on tumor type and reconstruction; rehabilitation is often needed.
Risks and complications
Recurrence, fracture, infection, and functional loss depending on location.
Alternatives
Observation for benign, stable lesions.
Bone tumor excision removes benign or malignant bone lesions while preserving function when possible.
Indications
Symptomatic tumors, growth, risk of fracture, or confirmed malignancy.
Procedure overview
Surgical removal with curettage or wide resection; reconstruction may be required.
Recovery
Depends on tumor type and reconstruction; rehabilitation is often needed.
Risks and complications
Recurrence, fracture, infection, and functional loss depending on location.
Alternatives
Observation for benign, stable lesions.