Orthopaedic Oncology in India and Asia: A Report on Disease Burden, Access, Current Status, and Improving Care Delivery.

J Bone Joint Surg Am · Sep 23 2026 · Recent

Puri A

Orthopaedic Oncology, Department of Surgical Oncology, Homi Bhabha National Institute, India

Orthopaedic Oncology

SUMMARY — THE REDUCTIONThis report reviews sarcoma disease burden, resource constraints, and innovative limb-salvage strategies in India and Asia, calling for policy and training improvements to close care gaps.
Abstract, as published

➢ Asia bears a disproportionate share of the global sarcoma burden in absolute terms, coupled with socioeconomic challenges.➢ Centers in Asia seek to deliver oncologically sound care while consciously optimizing resource utilization.➢ Providing the greatest overall benefit within the inherent constraints of a resource-limited setting has served as a stimulus for indigenous development of limb-salvage prostheses and innovative procedures.➢ Government-led policy initiatives, better opportunities for training for sarcoma specialists, and increased intraregional collaboration can bridge the existing disparities that are currently prevalent in sarcoma care in Asia.➢ Lessons learned from cancer care in Asia could help to define global priorities around sustainable health care.

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