Orthopedic Oncology Updates and Controversial Issues

Dear Colleagues,

We are honored to serve as guest editors for this Special Edition of JCM and propose a focus on “Orthopedic Oncology Updates and Controversial Issues”.

Currently, no consensus exists on the optimal diagnosis and treatment of rare and atypical tumors, including soft tissue sarcomas (STSs), oligometastatic patients, osteosarcoma, Ewing sarcoma, chondrosarcoma, and tumors with atypical behavior. Recent research has highlighted new biological insights and genetic characterizations of STS, emphasizing personalized medicine approaches, immunotherapy, and modern radiotherapy and chemotherapy protocols. Surgical debates include delayed vs. immediate soft tissue reconstruction.

Minimally invasive techniques, such as cryosurgery and radiofrequency ablation for small benign and metastatic lesions, show promise, but consensus on outcomes remains lacking. Another crucial topic is the surgical management of bone tumors and oligometastatic patients, particularly the debate between biological vs. implant reconstruction and nailing vs. mega-prosthesis in these cases.

This Special Issue aims to compile comprehensive, up-to-date studies to establish shared guidelines and consensus. We welcome original studies, meta-analyses and systematic reviews.

Prof. Dr. Yehuda Kollender
Dr. Ron Batash
Guest Editors

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