Oct 5–11, 2026 · 5 new studies, 5 reviews · Orthopaedic Oncology archive · All weeks
The new Orthopaedic Oncology research The Reduction sent the week of Oct 5–11, 2026, with the week’s most recent reviews, each with a one-line summary.
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In extremity osteosarcoma, 58% of indeterminate pulmonary nodules progressed and 25% became confirmed metastases; no nodule feature predicted progression, but these patients had worse 2-year survival (55% vs 76%), supporting vigilant surveillance.
In 105 RCC long-bone metastasis patients, intralesional surgery had more mortality overall but not in solitary metastases, with similar reoperation rates versus resection and reconstruction, so both are reasonable options.
In 238 patients operated for spinal metastases, surgery concordant with the LORDS strategy was linked to shorter hospitalization and longer overall and local progression-free survival than non-concordant surgery, though prospective validation is needed.
Outcomes of Surgical Interventions in Children With Fibrous Dysplasia/McCune-Albright Syndrome.
In 45 children with fibrous dysplasia/McCune-Albright syndrome (64 surgical sites), mostly proximal femur surgery for impending fractures, only 42% stayed event-free at 5 years, with higher risk in girls and younger patients.
Neoplasms of the Cervical Spine: Diagnostic Workup and Clinical Decision-making Algorithms.
This narrative review summarizes the diagnostic workup and decision-making frameworks for cervical spine tumors, emphasizing multimodal imaging, biopsy, and multidisciplinary tumor boards to individualize care.
Intercalary Diaphyseal Endoprosthetic Reconstruction.
Review of intercalary diaphyseal endoprostheses for tumors and metastases covers designs, indications, alternatives, and results; function and complications are acceptable, but aseptic loosening remains a leading cause of failure.
Tumors of the Brachial Plexus: A Critical Analysis Review.
Review of rare brachial plexus tumors: MRI is the main imaging tool, observe asymptomatic benign lesions, biopsy suspected malignancies despite nerve injury risk, and plan treatment at multidisciplinary tumor boards.
Use of Steroids in Spine Surgery.
Reviews steroid use in spine care: helpful for preventing dysphagia after ACDF and for radicular pain injections, but not beneficial for spinal cord injury or acute low back pain, with limited evidence in spinal metastasis.
Critical Review of Oncologic Medical Malpractice Claims Against Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Analysis of 36 oncologic malpractice cases against orthopaedic surgeons found failure to diagnose primary sarcoma was the leading allegation, most cases favored the defendant, and awards averaged about $1.67 million.
Reviews the subjective and objective tools used to measure functional outcomes after lower-extremity soft tissue sarcoma resection and reconstruction, noting inconsistent methods and limitations of current measures.
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