Introduction
One must be able to separate non-oncologic processes from oncologic ones. The corollary of this is that the surgeon needs to know which lesions can be safely observed and which require referral to an orthopedic oncologist.
There are several processes that the surgeon must be able to do. These include the following:
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Evaluate an adult patient with a destructive bone lesion and decide whether to initiate treatment or refer the patient to an orthopedic oncologist.