Oncologic
Orthopedics

I work in an interdisciplinary manner with professionals from other sub-specialties (diagnostic imaging, pathology, clinical oncology, radiation oncology, osteology, pain management and palliative care, psychology and kinesiology), which allows me to have a complete vision of each particular situation.



GIANT CELL TUMOR

It is a benign bone tumor with aggressive local characteristics, which makes its timely treatment important.

Symptoms: pain, palpable mass and limitation of movement. They usually appear in different locations of the body, but may have more incidence at the ends of the long bones and in the knee joint.

Common locations: knee, distal part, humerus, radius, fibula and pelvic bones.



CHONDROBLASTOMA

It belongs to the cartilage-forming tumors and is considered benign. It is common in adolescents and children. It is estimated that it should be removed in 62% of patients aged 20 or younger. Its radiological diagnosis is complex because, despite being considered benign, it is aggressive to the bone and therefore you should see a specialist when you have discomfort such as pain, swelling or strange lumps in the extremities.

If you identify with the above information, I would be happy to carry out an assessment for you.



OSTEOID OSTEOMA

It is a benign but painful bone tumor. It is small in size and does not grow. It normally develops in the lower limbs of children and young adults, although it can also occur in the spine.

It is estimated that it represents 5% of bone tumors and 11% of benign bone tumors, so it is a rare tumor.



PIGMENTED VELLONODULAR SYNOVITIS

It is an acute or chronic inflammation of the tissue that internally covers the joints (synovial membrane or synovium), which causes an abnormal and excessive production of the fluid that serves to lubricate and protect the joint: the synovial fluid.

The most common symptoms may include: Swelling, localized pain, in an advanced state of inflammation even at rest, blockage of the joint, in the case of the presence of mobile bodies within the joint, redness and a localized sensation of heat.



BONE METASTASIS

It occurs when cancer cells spread from their original location to a bone. It occurs due to bone resorption that generates microfractures due to tumor expansion, destroying the bone. Almost all types of cancer can metastasize to the bones. It can arise from almost any primary tumor: breast, prostate, lung, kidney, among others.

Symptoms: As the cancer grows, the pain will be constant, increases spontaneously, and may worsen with activity.