Musculoskeletal Oncology Services
Through cutting-edge technology and techniques, the UPMC Musculoskeletal Oncology program:
Why Choose UPMC for Bone Cancer Treatment?
Our expertise and access to leading-edge research are just some of the reasons why hundreds of bone cancer patients come to us every year from across the region.
- Of the nearly 6,000 bone cancer operations performed nationwide each year, about 500 take place at UPMC in Pittsburgh, Pa.
- In the area of general orthopaedics, UPMC performs approximately 12,000 surgeries each year.
- And, at our dedicated ortho-oncology laboratory, we’re constantly developing new and better treatments through unprecedented clinical research in such areas as limb salvage procedures and osteosarcoma.
A Team of Bone Cancer Experts With an Open-door Policy
Our Musculoskeletal Oncology program has dedicated experts in the field of orthopaedic oncology or bone cancer treatment, as well as supporting services that span the entire field of orthopaedics and cancer care.
One of our greatest resources — UPMC Cancer Centers — works closely with the Orthopaedic Surgery Department to offer integrated treatment that combines the expertise of both departments.
To promote the best outcomes possible we have three dedicated orthopaedic oncologists who work hand in hand with a variety of other surgeons and other specialists in a team setting. These can include:
- microvascular surgeons
- spine surgeons
- general and colorectal surgeons
- vascular surgeons
For patients with malignancies, we have access to a complete oncologic team, including chemotherapy and radiation oncology experts.
All musculoskeletal tumor cases are discussed at our multidisciplinary meeting.Those with sarcomas receive coordinated care through the Sarcoma Specialty Clinic in collaboration with medical and radiation oncology specialists with specific expertise in sarcoma and musculoskeletal neoplasms.
In fact, UPMC is one of only 12 hospitals in the United States that has this kind of dedicated team.
And, with our open-door policy, we see all patients regardless of whether they are referred by another physician.