At Luskin Orthopedic Institute for Children (LuskinOIC), your child will receive bone and soft tissue tumor treatment from award-winning doctors in pediatric orthopedics.
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Tumors are abnormal masses or lumps. They form when cells divide out of control, and spread excessively throughout the body. Bone tumors can be found in any bone in the body, and in any part of the bone — from the surface down to the bone marrow.
Symptoms can vary, however common signs include:
Most bone tumors are benign (non-cancerous), but some may be malignant (cancerous).
Tumors are abnormal masses or lumps. They form when cells divide out of control, and spread excessively throughout the body. Bone tumors can be found in any bone in the body, and in any part of the bone — from the surface down to the bone marrow.
Symptoms can vary, however common signs include:
Most bone tumors are benign (non-cancerous), but some may be malignant (cancerous).
Getting an accurate diagnosis for a bone tumor is very important because other conditions can resemble tumors. Your child’s doctor will examine the tumor and may request X-rays to help identify and diagnose the tumor. They will also conduct a biopsy — a procedure that removes a bit of the tumor — to determine whether it’s benign or malignant.
Treatment for bone and soft tissue tumors can range from a simple surgical excision of the mass to a highly coordinated combination of immunotherapy, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery.
Benign Tumors
Although benign tumors are usually not life-threatening, they can still cause problems. Benign tumors that are still growing can destroy healthy tissue and make it easier for bones to fracture.
There are also several benign conditions that can resemble tumors—like a non-ossifying fibroma (NOF), which is a bundle of fibrous tissue that usually appears in the leg. The common types of benign bone tumors, and some conditions grouped with tumors, include:
Malignant Tumors
Malignant bone tumors can consist of two types of cancer: primary or secondary. Primary bone cancers begin in the bone, while secondary cancers begin somewhere else in the body and spread to the bone. Primary bone cancers are rare—they account for about 3 to 7 percent of all childhood cancers. The 2 most commonly found in children are:
Other Conditions
At LuskinOIC’s Orthopaedic Hemophilia Treatment Center (OHTC), we set the standard in treating hemophilia joint and limb issues. In 1970, OHTC was designated by the World Federation of Hemophilia as one of the first four International Hemophilia Training Centers.
We’ve consistently been pioneers for our patients: we were the first comprehensive care center on the West Coast, we performed the first successful hip replacement surgery in a patient with hemophilia, and through clinical trials we have been providing the newest treatments available.
In addition to treatment, we conduct groundbreaking research, provide innovative and personalized physical therapy, and offer genetic counseling for patients and their families.
At LuskinOIC, children receive bone and soft tissue tumor treatment from award-winning pediatric orthopedic doctors.
The Musculoskeletal Bone and Soft Tissue Tumor Program, established in 1962, was the first of its kind in the Western United States and remains dedicated to pediatric bone tumors. Utilizing a multidisciplinary approach, the program provides comprehensive care for both benign and malignant tumors.
The team is actively involved in clinical trials to optimize surgical and functional outcomes, exploring innovative non-chemotherapeutic approaches. LuskinOIC is committed to leveraging cutting-edge technology for the best outcomes, whether addressing aggressive cancers or benign masses in your child.
Depending on the diagnosis, our treatment for bone and soft tissue tumors can range from simple surgical removal to a multi-faceted approach of immunotherapy, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery.
For malignant tumors, we at LuskinOIC pride ourselves on leading the movement to make sure your child gets the best treatment to beat the cancer, while minimizing the side effects of the care. We continue to push the frontiers of musculoskeletal tumor care to deliver more targeted, less toxic therapeutics that can effectively defeat cancer.
At LuskinOIC we provide your patient with world-class care from award-winning specialists in pediatric bone and soft tissue tumors, using cutting-edge technology for the best possible outcomes.
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The Orthopaedic Research Center (ORC), located on the UCLA Westwood campus, was constructed in 2007. The five-story, 95,000-square-foot facility is another result of the cooperative effort with UCLA.
Kimberly Navarro Recognized Alongside 100 Volunteers for Reaching a “Milestone” Amount of Hours
The Orthopaedic Research Center (ORC), located on the UCLA Westwood campus, was constructed in 2007. The five-story, 95,000-square-foot facility is another result of the cooperative effort with UCLA.
Kimberly Navarro Recognized Alongside 100 Volunteers for Reaching a “Milestone” Amount of Hours
