[Surgical treatment of malignant bone tumors (author's transl)]

The most important therapeutic principles for the surgical treatment of malignant bone tumors are listed, and the technique and value of biopsy are described in detail. General surgical principles of exochleation, resection, amputation, and exarticulation are given. Reconstructuve measures are touched on briefly, and delayed amputation is rejected. Treatment for metastatic disease is described. The most important malignant bone tumors are discussed, together with the most rational treatment for the, including cytostatic and radiation treatment.