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Open Access 12-04-2024 | Sarcoma | Letter to the Editor

Life Time Saga with Custom Mega Prosthesis in Bone Tumors (The Chennai Experience)

Author: Mayilvahanan Natarajan

Published in: Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology | Issue 2/2024

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In the landscape of cancer treatment, the journey towards effective management and improved patient outcomes has been fraught with challenges. Prior to the pioneering efforts of individuals like Dr. Mayilvahanan Natarajan, the field of Orthopaedic Oncology in India faced daunting obstacles, marked by limited access to advanced treatments and prohibitive costs of specialized implants. Patients grappling with bone sarcomas encountered the grim reality of limb amputations as the primary mode of surgical intervention, with few options for limb salvage surgeries. This article delves into the transformative impact of Dr. Natarajan’s innovations and collaborations, which not only revolutionized bone sarcoma treatment but also offered a ray of hope to countless patients across the country. …

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Title: Life Time Saga with Custom Mega Prosthesis in Bone Tumors (The Chennai Experience)
Author: Mayilvahanan Natarajan
Publication date: 12-04-2024
Publisher: Springer India
Keywords: Sarcoma
Bone Tumor
Published in: Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology / Issue 2/2024
Print ISSN: 0975-7651
Electronic ISSN: 0976-6952
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13193-024-01915-z

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