Orthopaedics
Musculoskeletal Oncology and Limb-Salvage
Joseph Benevenia, MD, Chief of Service
For appointments call: 973-972-2150
Musculoskeletal Oncology is the orthopedic subspecialty that focuses on the
treatment of benign and malignant tumors of bones, muscles, tendons and joints.
The treatment of tumors may require surgical intervention such as biopsy for
diagnosis, tumor resection with local treatment, tumor resection with major
limb reconstruction or amputation. In nearly all cases, a team approach is
necessary to ensure that surgery is combined with appropriate radiation therapy
or chemotherapy when indicated. Treatment of such problems is very complicated
and requires the coordination of a team of specialists including oncologists
(medical cancer specialists), radiologists, radiation oncologists,
pathologists, plastic surgeons and rehabilitation specialists.
Our physicians are fellowship trained and well-recognized experts in the
treatment of musculoskeletal tumors. Together with this Musculoskeletal tumor
team, Dr. Benevenia, Dr. Patterson, and Dr. Beebe provide state of the art care
for patients with these often life-threatening problems. They specialize in
limb-salvage and limb-sparing procedures for the treatment of tumors in both
the adult and pediatric patient. They have developed new techniques for
preserving limb growth in pediatric patients after tumor treatment. In addition,
they also treat complex salvage of failed total joint arthroplasty and
aggressive musculoskeletal infections with bone destruction.
Staff
Joseph Benevenia, MD
Kathleen Beebe, MD