The area of oncology (the research and treatment of cancer) that focuses on the musculoskeletal system is known as ortho-oncology. Cancers that start in or spread to the bones, muscles, joints, and other connective tissues are the focus of this specialty. A combination of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and other focused treatments are frequently used by ortho-oncologists in conjunction with radiologists, orthopedic surgeons, oncologists, and other specialists to identify and treat various kinds of tumors.
In the identification, staging, and management of musculoskeletal malignancies, ortho-oncologists are essential. To offer patients with comprehensive care, they collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of medical professionals that includes orthopedic surgeons, radiologists, pathologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and rehabilitation specialists. Interventions in ortho-oncology include tumor resection surgery, chemotherapy, radiation treatment, and targeted