This book will be an
introduction to bone metastases for orthopaedic surgeons. It covers the basic
principles of surgery in bone cancer; radiographic imaging of skeletal
metastases; classification; medical treatment; radiotherapy; surgical treatment,
incidence and pain relief.
Steady progress in diagnosis and treatment of bone cancer in the last decade has
dramatically changed the prognosis of cancer patients, significantly improving
their overall survival rate and quality of life.
Some haematologic malignancies that involve bone may be cured with systemic
chemotherapy or radiotherapy, but for most patients with bone metastases, pain
relief is the goal of therapy.
Bone Metastases - Medical, Surgical and Radiological Treatment is written by a
multidisciplinary team of experts to provide comprehensive coverage of
metastatic bone disease.
Dominique G. Poitout is Professor of Surgery and Head of Orthopaedic Department
at North Hospital, Marseille, France
Contents:
INTRODUCTION : The Basic Principles of Surgery in Musculo-Skeletal Oncology.-
Histology and Experimental Study: Pathology of bone metastasic tumors.-
Identification: Radiographic imaging of skeletal metastases.-
Medical Treatment: Chemotherapy. Immunotherapy. Biphosphanates. Hormonal therapy
of bone metastases. Cement containing - Antimiototics.-
Radiotherapy: Radiotherapy in the treatment of bone metastases. Radio surgical
treatment of bone metastasis of the limbs.-
Surgical Treamtent: Surgery of bone metastasis of the limbs. Surgical treatment
of vertebral metastases. Spinal tumours.- Incidence Medico-Social: Caring for
Cancer patients.-
Pain Relief: Therapeutic approaches to bone cancer pain.- Conclusion.-
Bibliography.