where does osteosarcoma form from
embryonic mesenchymal tissue of the bones
What bones are most commonly affected
long bones (humerus, tibia, femur)
Diagnostics
CT, MRI, bone scan
Treatment
chemo before and after surgery
What treatment is not helpful
radiation
What may change before diagnosis
limp/gait changes
What needs to be inspected/palpated for
erythema, swelling, warmth, tenderness
What is emphasized in an assessment
pain, especially dull bone pain