Orthopedic Oncology Glossary
100 terms total — 4 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
epiphysiodesis
Surgical fusion of a growth plate to prevent further longitudinal bone growth, sometimes necessary after tumor resection in skeletally immature patients.
tumor thrombus
A blood clot containing malignant cells that extends from the primary tumor into adjacent blood vessels.
WHO grading system
The World Health Organization's standardized classification system for grading bone and soft tissue sarcomas based on hi...
wide resection
Surgical removal of tumor with a margin of normal tissue in all planes.
WOMAC
Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index, a standardized questionnaire measuring pain, stiffness, and f...