It is a procedure that involves removing a tumor (usually malignant or benign aggressive) of the pelvis while preserving the lower limbs and surrounding tissues.
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Proximal Femur Prosthetic Replacement
It is a procedure that involves removing a tumor (usually malignant or benign aggressive) of the upper leg bone (femur) and in most instances replacing the bone and hip joint with a special customizable proximal femur tumor prosthesis.
Total Femur Prosthetic Replacement
It is a procedure that involves removing a tumor (usually malignant or benign aggressive) of the thigh bone (femur) and in most instances replacing the entire bone with a special customizable total femur tumor prosthesis.
Distal Humerus and Total Elbow Prosthetic
It is a procedure that involves removing a tumor (usually malignant or benign aggressive) of the arm bone (humerus) and in most instances replacing the bone/elbow with a special customizable distal humerus tumor prosthesis.
Proximal Humerus Prosthetic Replacement
A proximal humerus prosthetic replacement is a procedure that involves removing a tumor, usually malignant or benign aggressive, of the upper arm bone/humerus and in most instances replacing the bone and shoulder with a special customizable proximal humerus tumor prosthesis.
Radical Resection of Bone Sarcomas
It is a procedure that involves removing a tumor (malignant or benign) of the bone while preserving the surrounding healthy bone and soft tissues and reconstructing the defect (space where tumor was removed) with a tumor prosthesis.
Endoprostethic Reconstruction
It is a procedure that involves removing a tumor (usually malignant or benign aggressive) of the bone and replacing it with a metal prosthesis to preserve the limb.
Conventional Chondrosarcoma! Rare Primary Bone Cancer but the 2nd Most Common Bone Sarcoma: Presentation, Radiology, Pathology, Treatment and Prognosis
Conventional chondrosarcoma is a rare primary bone cancer and the second most common bone sarcoma. Dr. James C. Wittig explains its presentation, radiology, pathology, treatment, prognosis, and the latest clinical research findings.
Advancing Knowledge in Musculoskeletal Pathology: Dr. James C. Wittig Contributes to the 27th Annual Mount Sinai Course
Dr. James C. Wittig, founder of the Mount Sinai Musculoskeletal Pathology Course, participated as a 2025 presenter. His lecture on malignant cartilage tumors and case discussions advanced global knowledge in orthopedic oncology, underscoring his dual role as surgeon and educator.
Three Years On, a Baby Girl Thrives After Limb-Sparing Surgery for Ultra-Rare Ewing Sarcoma
Three years after undergoing limb sparing surgery for Ewing sarcoma, a rare bone cancer, Dr. James C. Wittig’s infant patient is thriving. The case highlights how advanced orthopedic oncology can preserve function, growth, and quality of life.