Orthopedics and Sports Medicine | Bone Cancer

A principal research effort is directed toward developing an innovative custom compliant fixation system for massive skeletal reconstruction that avoids the use of bone cement and prolongs implant longevity. Another intensive area of investigation is the use of pre-operative chemotherapy and brachytherapy radiation catheters for adult soft tissue sarcomas. Benign bone lesions are being addressed with liquid nitrogen cryospray therapy, while packing is performed with bone cement or coralline hydroxyapatite, so as to minimize complications associated with traditional grafts. Immediate post-operative prostheses that optimize recovery in instances of amputation also are under study. Finally, bisphosphonate medication trials are underway to determine the potential for stopping the progression of cancer that has metastasized to bone.