Orthopedic & Muscular System: Current Research
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Orthopedic Implants in Cancer Treatment

Susan Paul^{* *}Correspondence: Susan Paul, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Bhabha National University, Mumbai, India, Email:

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The diagnosis and treatment of malignant musculoskeletal illnesses are a part of orthopedic oncology. The treatment of tumours and malignancies that affect the bones, cartilage, fibrous tissues, muscles, nerve tissues, soft tissues, and arteries is the focus of the specialist medical discipline known as orthopedic oncology. Orthopedic oncologists deal with issues is Primary bone cancers, Soft tissue sarcomas, Cancers are such as breast, colon or prostate, which have spread to the bone. Children and adults with tumours and tumor-like disorders of the bone and soft tissue are such as bone metastases, sarcomas, benign and malignant tumours of the bone or soft tissue, and pathologic fractures, which can receive specialist care from orthopedic oncology.

Orthopedic oncologists can treat any part of the body other than the inside of the chest and abdomen, the neck, and the skull. Which provide treatment for a variety of benign and malignant bone and soft tissue cancers in children and adults, with a focus on limb preservation methods and reconstruction? Bone cancer and sarcoma may require a combination of treatments and therapies. Targeted techniques may be used by an orthopedic oncologist to eliminate malignancies or rebuild bone. Additionally intended to aid in pain management, function improvement, and limb mobility restoration, these treatments and therapies. The diagnosis and treatment of malignant musculoskeletal illnesses are a part of orthopedic oncology. A branch of medicine is known as oncology studies, treats, diagnoses, and prevents cancer. An oncologist is a doctor who specializes in oncology that field of medicine dedicated to identifying and treating cancer.

It comprises surgical oncology, radiation oncology, and medical oncology. Surgical oncology is a branch of medicine that focuses on using surgery to treat cancerous tumours. Chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery, hormone therapy, bone marrow transplant, immunotherapy, targeted medication therapy, and other treatments are used to treat cancer. Surgical oncologists do surgery to treat cancer, which may involve removing the tumour and surrounding tissue. This kind of surgeon can also carry out specific kinds of biopsies to aid in the cancer diagnosis. Radiotherapy is used to coordinate the best care, radiation oncologists work closely with medical oncologists, surgeons, and other medical professionals. To kill cancer cells, radiation treatment uses precisely focused, controlled doses of high-energy. Medical oncology treats cancer without surgery and treats it with systemic therapy (chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and biological agents), whereas clinical oncology treats cancer with both radiotherapy and systemic therapy.

Orthopedic implants

Orthopedic implants that which is devices that repair or support the body's damaged joints or bones that may be necessary for patients with primary bone malignancies. The most popular implants are pins, rods, screws, and plates. Bones can be kept from breaking by using metal rods. Orthopedic implants are constructed of titanium, stainless steel, ceramic, and plastic. Hip, knee, shoulder, and elbow joint degeneration may be treated using orthopedic implants. Implants' increased mobility and pain-relieving effects may help them restore normal function. The implant needs to be placed surgically in order to be secured. The first course of treatment is frequently non-surgical. When non-surgical treatments like weight loss and physical therapy fail, implants are used. Orthopedic implants degrade with time; therefore younger patients may require replacement of their implants.