Treatment of Chondrosarcoma of the Spine in Israel

Professor Ofer Merimski

Head of the Department of Bone and Soft Tissue Oncology

Chondrosarcoma is a malignant tumor of cartilage tissue that arises from the cartilage of long bones of the legs, as well as the pelvis, ribs, clavicle, and spine.

It forms due to the transformation of a benign bone growth or cartilage enlargement into a malignant tumor. This disease primarily affects the bones of the intertrochanteric region of the femur and flat bones, and less frequently the bones of the hands and feet.

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The Top Ichilov clinic is one of the best clinics in Israel, equipped with high-tech and modern equipment. Various diseases are successfully treated here, but one of the most popular areas is oncology. To combat cancer, the clinic's doctors use the most progressive treatment methods, including stem cell transplantation, and conduct their own developments and research. All of them have high qualifications, many years of experience, and a strong desire to overcome the development of malignant tumors in the human body.

The reputation of Israeli doctors' achievements in oncology is well-known beyond the borders of this country. Modern methods of diagnosis and treatment, promising research whose results are utilized in many clinics worldwide, have elevated medicine in Israel to a very high level. This is why people from different countries come here to improve their health, including those with conditions such as chondrosarcoma.

Treatment of Chondrosarcoma at the Top Ichilov Clinic in Israel

At the Top Ichilov clinic in Israel, the treatment of chondrosarcoma is carried out using the following methods:

• surgical operation – removal of the malignant tumor and adjacent healthy tissue. After this, if necessary, missing bone fragments are replaced with implants, and rehabilitation measures are conducted to restore motor functions;

• radiotherapy – primarily used to prevent recurrence of the disease after the tumor removal surgery. This treatment method involves the use of high doses of stereotactic radiosurgery, where radiation is precisely directed at the area of the primary tumor focus;

• chemotherapy – prescribed for inoperable tumors and to combat metastases in the later stages of the disease.

Experienced doctors at the Top Ichilov clinic successfully assist their patients in addressing their oncological issues!

Diagnosis of Chondrosarcoma in Israel

To confirm a diagnosis of chondrosarcoma, the following diagnostic procedures are assigned to the patient in Israel:

• x-ray – determining the presence of a tumor, its size, and boundaries;
• computed tomography – obtaining a three-dimensional image of internal organs, helping to see the localization of the tumor in the shoulder girdle, pelvic area, or when its metastases penetrate lung tissues;
• magnetic resonance imaging – shows the extent of the process;
• positron emission tomography – a modern examination method for diagnosing chondrosarcoma;
• biopsy – histological examination of a tissue sample from the tumor.

After receiving the examination results, the doctors make a final diagnosis and select the appropriate treatment method.