Special Considerations

Infection in Tumor Surgery

Assoc. Prof. Omer SOFULU

Treatment Algorithm and Prognostic Factors

Assoc. Prof. Omer SOFULU

Complications and Salvage Strategies

Includes; Incorrect biopsy Contaminated surgical fields Inadequate reconstruction Mechanical complications Despite advances in limb-salvage techniques, failure remains a major challenge, often leading to repeated surgeries, functional loss, and even amputation. Tumor failure must be evaluated as a multidisciplinary problem — not just a mechanical one.

Assoc. Prof. Muhammet Salih Ayas

Chemotherapy For Bone Tumors

MD Hamza Ugur BOZBEY

Pathologic Fracture Management

Pathological fractures occur in structurally weakened bone, most commonly due to metastatic disease, but also from primary tumors or metabolic bone disorders. Management begins with accurate diagnosis, staging, and biopsy planning before any surgical fixation. The femur, pelvis, and spine are typical sites, with lung, breast, thyroid, renal, and prostate cancers being leading causes. Predictive tools such as Harrington criteria, Mirel’s score, and CT-based structural rigidity analysis guide the need for prophylactic fixation.

MD Alper DUNKI

Palliative Surgery

MD Niyazi IGDE

Endoprosthesis

reconstruction is a cornerstone technique in musculoskeletal oncology, allowing immediate restoration of skeletal continuity and early mobilization after wide tumor resection. Modern modular megaprostheses, made of titanium or cobalt-chromium alloys, are designed for durability, functional recovery, and ease of revision. They are primarily indicated for periarticular or diaphyseal bone loss following tumor excision, failed fixation, or pathological fractures. Cemented fixation ensures immediate stability, while press-fit and porous-coated designs promote biological integration. Despite excellent limb salvage rates (>90%), complications such as infection, aseptic loosening, and mechanical failure remain challenges. Advances including silver-coated implants, expandable pediatric prostheses, and improved soft-tissue reattachment techniques continue to enhance long-term outcomes and quality of life for oncology patients.

Surgical Reconstruction Options

Prof. Dr. , MD Korhan OZKAN

Limb Salvage and Amputation

Assoc. Prof. Fevzi SAGLAM

Myths and Misconceptions

Evidence-based clarification of common myths in orthopaedic oncology, highlighting diagnostic pitfalls, biopsy planning, and surgical decision-making principles.

Prof. Dr. Sefa Giray Batıbay

3D Printed Implant Solutions in Pelvic Resections

Assoc. Prof. Selim SAFALI

Radiotherapy For Extremity Sarcomas

MD Bengul SERARSLAN YAĞCIOĞLU