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Angiolipoma There are two classifications of Angiolipomas: Infiltrating or Noninfiltrating. Noninfiltrating angiolipomas are far more common and don’t penetrate below the skin. Infiltrating angiolipomas penetrate the soft tissue below the skin. They are typically less painful, but can be more difficult to remove as they are surrounded by tissue.  What are the Causes of Angiolipoma? […]

Chondromyxoid Fibroma Chondromyxoid Fibroma (CMF) is a rare benign bone tumor that accounts for less than 1% of all bone tumors. Chondromyxoid Fibroma grows out of the cartilage-forming tissue found in the marrow of bones (“chondro” means cartilage). CMF does not spread to other parts of the body.   What are the Causes of Chondromyxoid […]

Fibrosarcoma Fibrosarcoma is a malignant bone tumor found most often in or along the long bones of the body, and less often in or along the bones of the neck and head. Like the majority of sarcomas we discuss, fibrosarcoma is exceedingly rare, and for that reason, large-scale research and trials have not been conducted. […]

Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma Undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma, formerly known as malignant fibrous histiocytoma, is a soft tissue cancer most often found in the arms and legs but is found in the abdomen and pelvis in a minority of cases. Unlike some sarcomas we’ve discussed recently, UPS is typically fast-growing and is known to quickly spread to […]

Multiple Myeloma Multiple myeloma is a form of blood cancer that occurs when plasma cells multiply in an abnormal way. In particular, they build up in the bone marrow of a particular bone, take up a growing amount of space that should be occupied by healthy blood cells, and begin to damage the bone. They […]

Synovial Sarcoma Synovial Sarcoma is a soft tissue sarcoma that most often develops near joints, as well as on the throat or in the lungs. It’s unique compared to soft tissue tumors in general for a handful of reasons. Some of these include that it impacts a younger audience, it grows remarkably slowly, and its […]

Ewing’s Sarcoma Ewing’s Sarcoma is a very rare sarcoma that can exist in bone, the soft tissue around a bone, or in some cases, in nerves. Most often, however, Ewing’s Sarcoma originates in the pelvis and spreads to the femur. No matter where it starts, it can spread to other bones, bone marrow, and vital […]

Primary Bone Cancer Primary bone cancers are defined as cancers that originate in the bone itself rather than spreading to the bone from another part of the body. These cancers are much more rare than cancers that spread to the bone from elsewhere. Certain primary bone cancers affect older adults more than children or affect […]

What is a Complex Reconstruction? In short, a complex reconstruction is an orthopedic surgery performed to substantially repair a bone, joint, or prosthesis that is failing and significantly impacting the quality of life of an individual. An important distinction is that standard joint replacements are not considered a complex reconstruction, but a revision to a […]

Surgical Excision This is a broad term for a procedure in which the tumor, whether in bone or soft tissue, is removed through surgery. Often, surgical excision is paired with radiation or chemotherapy, depending on the type of tumor. Lower-grade sarcomas typically only require surgical excision and ongoing observation. Under the umbrella of surgical excision […]

How long does an artificial joint last? Like a car, it depends. On average, a reliable hip or knee joint prosthesis should last about 15 years. However, some can last 20 years while others only 10. Over time, wear and tear compromises the fixation — where it is placed — and the mechanics — how […]

By the time you reach my age, you get very familiar with hospitals. I’ve had a hip replacement, a knee replacement, and a heart attack. You get the idea. I’ve dealt with a lot of doctors for a lot of different reasons, so believe me when I say GDO is different. It all started with […]