
This session will provide an introduction to bone sarcomas, focusing on their epidemiology, clinical presentation, and key principles guiding surgical management in paediatric populations.
Topics that will be explored include:
- Understanding what sarcomas are and how they develop
- Epidemiology and patterns of bone sarcomas
- Clinical features and management of osteosarcoma and Ewing sarcoma
- The importance of achieving appropriate surgical margins
- Methods used to estimate residual growth in children
- Key considerations influencing surgical decision-making in paediatric oncology
Please note: This talk will include clinical case discussions and surgical concepts relevant to multidisciplinary rehabilitation and orthotic practice.