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Bone cancer treatment with limb amputation surgery

Bone cancer treatment with limb amputation surgery
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Overview

Type of care

Inpatient

Method

Surgical

About the offer

Amputation is surgery that removes all or some parts of an arm or leg along with a tumor. Radical surgery is a last resort when a large tumor has grown into vital nerves or blood vessels, and other treatment methods cannot save the limb. Amputation is a psychologically complicated operation, but sometimes it gives the best chances of recovery. Sometimes the limb removal is done after a previously organ-preserving operation if there are infectious complications or bone cancer recurrence. Before the operation, the patient must undergo several diagnostic procedures to determine the level of amputation to preserve the maximum amount of healthy tissue and altogether remove the tumor. First, an orthopedic surgeon treats the surgical field with an antiseptic and incisions in the amputation area. Then it removes the tumor and the healthy tissues adjacent to it. That is necessary to stop cancer. After the maximum removal of cancer cells, a surgeon forms a stump of muscles, skin, and connective tissue, covering the end of the bone. A prosthesis will be attached to it in the future. Next, a doctor applies stitches that remain for a month. A rigid bandage or plaster is often used to prevent limb swelling. After amputation, doctors provide full psychological support to the patient. In addition, a prosthetist, a physiotherapist, and an occupational therapist work with him.

What’s included

Medical service

Examination
  • clinical history-taking
  • medical records review
  • physical examination
  • consultation with an orthopedic surgeon
  • consultation with an anesthesiologist
  • consultation with an orthopedic-oncologist
Laboratory tests
  • complete blood count (CBC)
  • blood type test (ABO, Rh)
  • biochemical analysis of blood (kidney and liver function tests, electrolytes, glucose, lipid panel)
  • inflammation blood tests
  • coagulation studies
  • urinalysis
Diagnosis
  • ultrasound imaging of a joint
  • X-ray of a bone
  • CT scan of a bone
  • histopathological specimen examination
  • electrocardiogram (ECG)
  • chest X-ray
Treatment
  • preoperative patient preparation
  • bone tumor and limb removal surgery: limb amputation
  • postoperative care
  • symptomatic treatment
Other
  • cost of essential medicines
  • cost of essential materials
  • general anesthesia
  • hospitalization
  • nursing service
  • discharge medical records
  • further recommendations

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How long does the offer take?

The offer is designed for 7 days.

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The offer is eligible for both adults and kids.

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