by James C. Wittig, MD Chondrosarcoma, although rare, is the second most common bone sarcoma or primary bone cancer. There are several types of chondrosarcomas and each with their own characteristics. Conventional chondrosarcoma is the most common variety. It differs...
Each year, the Mount Sinai Musculoskeletal Pathology Course convenes experts from around the world to share insights on the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal tumors. This September, the 27th Annual Course continues that tradition — with contributions from Dr....
“I hardly know where to begin in expressing my gratitude and admiration for Dr. James C. Wittig’s care and treatment of my rather unusually challenging knee disease,” wrote Tom Artin, globally renown jazz trombonist, fine art photographer and author. “Since at least...
Ewing sarcoma is a rare, aggressive cancer that primarily strikes children and adolescents, yet it can present in infants, where it is exceptionally uncommon. U.S. registry data show an incidence of about 3 cases per 1,000,000 in people younger than 20, with...
In the age of rapid industrial and medical innovation, 3D printing is no longer a future concept, it’s an active force saving lives. One of the most compelling examples of this can be seen in the work of Dr. James C. Wittig, an internationally recognized orthopedic...
