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About Us
Dr. Prasoon Kamra is a highly accomplished orthopedic surgeon. He is known for his expertise in robotic-assisted orthopedic procedures, intricate joint replacement surgeries, and specialized treatments for bone cancer.
Orthopaedics Oncology
Orthopedic oncology is a specialized branch of orthopedic surgery that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of bone and soft tissue tumors, both benign and malignant. These tumors can occur in any part of the body but most commonly affect the limbs and spine.
Bone tumors can arise from the bone itself or from the cartilage, while soft tissue tumors can occur in the muscles, tendons, ligaments, or other connective tissues. Common types of bone tumors include osteosarcoma, chondrosarcoma, and Ewing’s sarcoma, while soft tissue tumors can include liposarcoma, fibrosarcoma, and synovial sarcoma, among others.
Orthopedic oncologists work closely with other specialists such as medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists, and radiologists to develop an individualized treatment plan for each patient based on the type and stage of the tumor, the patient’s age and overall health, and other factors.
Treatment options for bone and soft tissue tumors may include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy, or a combination of these approaches. The goal of treatment is to remove the tumor, preserve as much function as possible, and prevent recurrence while minimizing side effects and optimizing quality of life for the patient.
FAQ'S
Your treatment options depend on the stage of your cancer and whether the cancer started in the bone or spread from another area of your body. If your tumor developed in the bone, chemotherapy and surgery are options removing the tumor, as well as radiation before or after surgery.
There are certain risk factors that increase the risk of developing bone cancers, but not all of these factors put you at risk for every form of bone cancer.
Previous radiation therapy treatment
Previous treatment with anticancer drugs
Certain conditions such as hereditary retinoblastoma, Li-Fraumeni syndrome, Bloom syndrome, and Werner syndrome
Orthopedic cancers are associated with bones. Most often, orthopaedic cancers are metastatic, meaning the cancer has spread from another part of your body. Sarcoma is the most common cancer type that begins in bone. Bone sarcomas are known as osteosarcomas. Other forms of malignant (cancerous) bone tumors include chondrosarcoma, Ewing tumor, malignant fibrous histiocytoma (MFH), fibrosarcoma, and chordoma.