A Comprehensive Handbook of Musculoskeletal Tumors

Edited by renowned experts Drs. Matthew T. Wallace and Frank J. Frassica, the Handbook of Musculoskeletal Tumors is an indispensable quick-reference guide for practicing clinicians dealing with musculoskeletal tumors in their daily practice. This exhaustive resource provides a detailed overview of over 100 figures, charts, and images to aid in the diagnosis and management of these complex diseases.

Comprehensive Coverage of Musculoskeletal Tumors

The book covers a wide spectrum of musculoskeletal tumors, including:

• Latent bone lesions and active and aggressive benign bone lesions
• Osteosarcoma, Ewing sarcoma, and primary lymphoma of bone
• Myeloma and metastatic bone disease
• Chondrosarcoma, osteochondroma, multiple hereditary exostoses, Ollier disease, and Mafucci syndrome
• Benign soft tissue tumors, including lipomatous tumors, nerve sheath tumors, and myxoid, fibrous, and vascular lesions
• Soft tissue sarcomas, including undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma, liposarcomas, synovial sarcoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, and epithelioid sarcoma
• Anatomic-specific considerations, including intra-articular lesions and hand, foot, and spine tumors

A Practical Guide for Healthcare Professionals

This handbook is an essential resource for primary care providers, practicing orthopedists and surgeons, residents and students in training, physician assistants, and nurses and nurse practitioners. It provides concise recommendations for recognizing and diagnosing suspicious lesions, ordering appropriate testing, and facilitating prompt referrals to trained musculoskeletal oncologists when necessary.

With its comprehensive coverage and user-friendly format, the Handbook of Musculoskeletal Tumors is an invaluable tool for healthcare professionals to enhance their knowledge and improve patient outcomes.

Book Details:

Publisher: SLACK Incorporated

Publication Date: February 15, 2020

Language: English

ISBN: 9781630916350, 9781630916367