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Tumors and tumor-like conditions, in the skeletal
system (bones and joints), and soft tissues of the
Pelvis,
shoulders, spine, thoracic and abdominal walls,
and, in some cases, head and neck
The Israeli National Department of Orthopedic-Oncology
treats patients suffering from tumors and tumor like
conditions, in the skeletal system (bones and
joints), and soft tissues of the Pelvis, shoulders,
spine, thoracic and abdominal walls, and, in some
cases, head and neck. These diseases include
malignant and benign primary tumors, malignant
secondary tumors (metastasis) and pseudotumor
conditions requiring intensive surgery even in
non-malignant cases, such as life-threatening
infections.
The main goal of this profession is to focus on
limb-preserving surgery, and to prevent the need for
limb amputation. In order to achieve this goal, the
medical staff uses various types of artificial
implants and bone, or a combination of the two.
A particular problem exists with children, needing
ensured continued growth, and prevented future
difference in the length of the limbs. Special
implants, able to extend, have been built extending
by remote control via a magnetic / electric field.
20% of patients are indeed children, and they are
hospitalized in a nearby children facility.
Main Services
Clinic:
Several multidisciplinary follow-up clinics
operate from within the Department of Orthopedic-Oncology:
Follow-Up Clinic for Adults, Follow-Up Clinic for
Children, joint clinics with Adult Oncology,
Micro-Surgery, Pediatric Orthopedics, Surgery of
Peripheral Nerves, Spine Surgery and a Clinic for
Neuropathic Pain.
Primary clinics treat new patients or patients
suffering from complications. These clinics work 24
hours a day, 365 days a year. Waiting time is
between one and three days.
Needle Aspiration Biopsies are conducted under CT or
ultrasound guidance.
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