Recent Advances in Musculoskeletal Oncology

by Atsumasa Uchida, Keiro Ono

Overview

Recent advances in diagnostic technology, including imaging, gene analysis and histopathology, form one cornerstone of this update for health care specialists treating patients with musculoskeletal cancer. The other cornerstone consists of chemotherapy and radiotherapy, as well as highlights in surgical treatment and rehabilitation. The complete structure conveys a systematic understanding of musculoskeletal oncology, with sections on limb saving procedures, reconstruction methods of bone and soft tissues, tumor prosthesis and spinal reconstruction in metastatic bone tumors. All the information is placed under the encompassing goal of total care for the patient.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9784431683667
Publisher:	Springer Japan
Publication date:	11/09/2013
Edition description:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1992
Pages:	289
Product dimensions:	6.69(w) x 9.61(h) x 0.03(d)

Table of Contents

Contents: Diagnosis (Diagnostic Technology, Histological Diagnosis).- Chemotherapy.- Radiotherapy.- Surgical Treatment.- Prognostic Factors.- Total Care.