Thanks to the development of diagnostic imaging, as well as the emergence of innovative medical and surgical techniques, the prognosis for patients with musculoskeletal tumours has significantly improved. Currently, limb-sparing surgeries are used at Top Ihilov Clinic for the treatment of tumours of the musculoskeletal system. Experienced orthopedic surgeons perform these surgeries even in cases where amputation was previously the only solution. Careful preoperative preparation using modern medical imaging methods helps to predict the outcome of the surgery and select the most appropriate treatment option for the patient.
Surgery is considered the gold standard for treating bone and muscle tumours; however, when it comes to malignant formations, orthopedic oncologists at Top Ihilov have a wide range of anti-tumour techniques. Radiation and chemotherapy may be prescribed before surgery to reduce the size of the tumour and make a more gentle operation possible. Special technologies are used to preserve limb functionality, involving tissue transplantation or the installation of biocompatible implants.
Treatment of Musculoskeletal Tumours in Israel
The choice of treatment strategy for orthopedic tumours depends on the nature of the neoplasm. Benign tumours of bones and soft tissues are treated differently, depending on their location, size, and degree of malignancy. Some neoplasms do not require aggressive treatment, while others are removed through simple surgical intervention. The treating physician will discuss therapy options with you after the initial consultation, diagnostic imaging, and if necessary, a biopsy.
Malignant orthopedic tumours require a multidisciplinary approach. At Top Ihilov Clinic, their treatment is handled by a whole team of specialists, including an oncologist, orthopedic surgeon, radiologist, chemotherapist, oncological surgeon, and others. Surgical removal of cancerous tumours is more complex, often requiring subsequent reconstructive intervention. In cases of metastatic bone tissue involvement, surgeries are performed to relieve pain and prevent further bone destruction.
Chemotherapy. This medical treatment method involves the use of toxic drugs that kill cancer cells. In the case of orthopedic tumours, chemotherapy is prescribed to reduce the neoplasm and facilitate surgical resection or to prolong the patient's life. Doctors at Top Ihilov Clinic select medications individually, considering how effectively they combat cancer and how well they are tolerated by the patient. This is the standard treatment for musculoskeletal tumours in Israel, the cost of which depends on the duration of therapy.
Radiation Therapy. This is an effective treatment method for many malignant tumours of the musculoskeletal system. Ihilov Clinic is equipped with modern linear accelerators that allow for targeted impact on the pathological focus without causing significant damage to healthy tissues. High-tech methods of delivering radiation therapy help to increase the radiation dose, thereby enhancing the therapeutic effect, while also focusing the area of impact and reducing exposure time, minimizing the risk of side effects.
Gentle Surgery. Currently, at Top Ihilov Clinic, most bone and soft tissue sarcomas are treated using limb-sparing surgeries. Bone tumours are typically removed along with the adjacent joint. After removal, a reconstructive surgery is performed: the bone defect and missing joint are replaced with high-quality implants. This is a very effective method for treating musculoskeletal tumours, with patient feedback always being positive.
Treatment of Metastatic Cancer. Malignant orthopedic tumours are treated surgically if there is a risk of complete bone destruction; if the bone is already fractured; if there is a likelihood of the tumour pressing on adjacent nerves, blood vessels, the chest, or other critical structures; if the bone tumour is the only metastatic focus. The orthopedic surgeons at Top Ihilov are experienced specialists who handle even the most complex cases of bone and muscle cancer.
Amputation. More than 95% of bone sarcomas can be treated with limb-sparing surgeries. Given that the loss of a limb has a very negative impact on the patient's quality of life, Israeli surgeons resort to such operations only if the patient's life is at stake. If you are suffering from an orthopedic tumour and have been told that amputation is the only option, you can seek a second opinion from Israeli doctors.
How Orthopedic Tumours are Diagnosed
If you are unsure whether your diagnosis or treatment plan is correct, the new "second opinion" service can help resolve this issue. An independent Israeli expert will review your medical history and provide their professional opinion regarding the diagnosis and treatment strategy.
Getting a consultation from an Israeli doctor has become much easier. Now you can save on flights and accommodation in Israel. The "video consultation" option allows you to communicate with a doctor in a comfortable setting for you. The subsequent in-person consultation with the doctor (if needed) will be free of charge.
Diagnostics at Top Ihilov is conducted in the shortest possible time:
Day 1 of Diagnosis: Consultation with an Orthopedic Surgeon
The doctor will conduct a physical examination, review your medical documents, listen to your complaints, ask questions, compile a medical history, and if necessary, prescribe additional diagnostic procedures.
Day 2 of Diagnosis: Additional Examination
To clarify the diagnosis and determine the characteristics of the disease that would help choose the most effective treatment, you may be prescribed the following procedures:
- Laboratory tests of urine and blood
- X-ray
- CT
- MRI
- Ultrasound
- Bone scanning
- PET-CT
- Biopsy
Day 3 of Diagnosis: Developing a Therapeutic Plan
When your treating physician receives the results of all examinations, they will present them for review by the medical commission. At the consultation, doctors of various specialties will jointly make the final diagnosis and choose the optimal treatment strategy.
Treatment of Musculoskeletal Tumours in Israel: Price
The methods of therapy for bone and muscle tumours can vary significantly depending on the morphological profile of the neoplasm, its location, the extent of surrounding tissue involvement, the presence of metastases, etc. The approximate cost of treatment can be determined after diagnostic examination. However, in general, prices for medical services in Israeli clinics are 30-50% lower than in oncology centers in Western Europe and America.
Why Choose Top Ihilov Clinic
- Fast, thorough diagnostics using modern equipment
- Performance of limb-sparing surgeries
- A wide range of innovative anti-tumour techniques
- Extensive possibilities for reconstructive surgery
- Use of high-tech endoprostheses and implants
- Comfortable hospitalization conditions
- Personal case manager to address all arising questions