Orthopaedic Knowledge Update Musculoskeletal Tumors 4th edition

Leading orthopaedic surgeons and specialists collaborated to provide this multidisciplinary perspective on musculoskeletal tumors.

From the experience and insight of these health professionals, Orthopaedic Knowledge Update®: Musculoskeletal Tumors 4 offers a big-picture view of the latest innovations in tumor care and optimized treatment.

This fourth edition reflects the recent cutting-edge research and understanding of the molecular basis of neoplastic disease and new treatment options.

Especially recommended for radiologists, pathologists, radiation oncologists, medical and pediatric oncologists, rehabilitation experts, orthopaedic surgeons, and other subspecialists, this new volume provides deep insight as well as practical, actionable knowledge based on real-world patient care scenarios, and best practices supported by the most current literature.

Each chapter has an annotated reference list to augment further study.

What is the content of "Orthopaedic Knowledge Update Musculoskeletal Tumors 4th edition" ?

• New chapters on the approach to the patient with bone metastasis, osteosarcoma variants, intralesional treatment of bone tumors, and wide resection of bone tumors.
• Updated information on evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal tumors, benign bone tumors, malignant primary bone tumors, soft-tissue tumors, and metabolic disease to bone.

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Who are the authors of "Orthopaedic Knowledge Update Musculoskeletal Tumors 4th edition" ?

Dr. Janet Sybil Biermann serves as Director of the Musculoskeletal Oncology Program at the University of Michigan, USA. Her clinical interests include malignant and benign tumors of soft tissue and bone, both primary and metastatic. Her practice includes both adults and children. Dr. Biermann chairs the Multidisciplinary Sarcoma Tumor Board, a collaborative cancer center group including medical and pediatric oncologists, pathologist, diagnostic radiologists, and radiation therapists. 

She chairs the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Bone Tumors Panel. She is past president of the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS). She is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). She sits on the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) Grant Board. Her active research program has included more than 87 publications in the areas of musculoskeletal tumors and in the impact of the Internet on patient education. Dr. Biermann is the University of Michigan Medical Director for the Sarcoma Program and the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program Director.

Dr. Geoffrey Siegel joined the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Michigan as Clinical Assistant Professor.  

Dr. Siegel's clinical interests are in the treatment of benign and malignant disease, both metastatic as well as primary bone cancer in adults and children.  His surgical interests include limb salvage and complex musculoskeletal reconstruction.  He enjoys both resident and community physician education in the field of Musculoskeletal Oncology.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

Founded in 1933, the Academy is the preeminent provider of musculoskeletal education to orthopaedic surgeons and others in the world. Its continuing medical education activities include a world-renowned Annual Meeting, multiple continuing medical education (CME) courses held around the country and at the Orthopaedic Learning Center (OLC), and various medical and scientific publications and electronic media materials.

The American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Founded by the Academy Board of Directors in 1997, the Association engages in health policy and advocacy activities on behalf of musculoskeletal patients and the profession of orthopaedic surgery.