Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Foot malignancies: a multidisciplinary approach.

Panayiotis J Papagelopoulos1, Andreas F Mavrogenis, Athanasios Badekas

  • 1First Department of Orthopaedics, Athens University Medical School, 2 Nikis Street, 14561, Kifissia, Athens, Greece. pjp@hol.gr

Foot and Ankle Clinics
|January 15, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Malignant foot tumors are rare but require prompt diagnosis and specialized orthopedic oncology care. Treatment focuses on tumor control, limb function, and long-term survival, often involving advanced surgical techniques and reconstruction.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Bioethics in the era of digital surgery: artificial intelligence, robotics, telesurgery and the surgical black box: who owns the mistakes? Who owns my health data?

International orthopaedics·2026
Same author

A decade of global orthopaedic research in SICOT-J (2015-2025): a scientometric analysis of publication trends, collaboration, and citation impact.

SICOT-J·2026
Same author

The innovation paradox in orthopaedics, high creativity, low protection: lessons and strategic perspectives for surgeons.

International orthopaedics·2026
Same author

Reflections on SICOT-J Volume 11 (2025).

SICOT-J·2026
Same author

Open Reduction and Internal Fixation Versus Suprapatellar Nailing and Condylar Bolts for the Management of Complex Bicondylar Tibial Plateau Fractures: A Clinical Study.

Cureus·2026
Same author

The orthopaedic eye is blind, fluoroscopic vision is simply a brain interpretation, and the robot does not see: Education of the orthopaedic vision in the era of fluoroscopic and robotic illusions.

International orthopaedics·2026

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Oncology
  • Musculoskeletal Oncology
  • Surgical Oncology

Background:

  • Malignant osseous and soft tissue tumors of the foot are rare but present a diagnostic challenge.
  • These tumors can affect patients of all ages, including young, healthy individuals.
  • Pseudotumorous conditions can mimic neoplastic lesions, necessitating accurate differentiation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of considering malignant foot tumors in patients with foot-related symptoms.
  • To outline the goals of treatment for malignant foot tumors, emphasizing local control, function, and survival.
  • To discuss current treatment strategies, including amputation and limb salvage procedures.

Main Methods:

  • Review of characteristics of foot sarcomas, including age distribution and invasiveness.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Discussion of the foot's anatomy predisposing to metastasis.
  • Overview of diagnostic and therapeutic pathways involving orthopedic oncologists.

    • Main Results:

    • Malignant foot tumors require specialized evaluation and treatment by orthopedic oncologists.
    • Treatment goals include local tumor control, functional restoration, long-term survival, and quality of life.
    • Limb salvage procedures with wide tumor resections are increasingly feasible due to advances in chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

    Conclusions:

    • Accurate diagnosis and differentiation from benign or pseudotumorous conditions are crucial.
    • Multidisciplinary care involving orthopedic oncologists is essential for optimal outcomes.
    • Reconstruction of skeletal and soft tissue defects using various grafts and techniques is vital for functional recovery after tumor resection.