General Description

The unit for the management of bone metastases treats cancer patients who have bone metastases from all types of cancer and require surgical intervention. The most common indications for surgery are pathological fractures, impending fractures due to considerable bone destruction, and intractable pain that could not be alleviated by other medical treatment.

The treatment emphasized the involvement of a highly skilled and experienced multidisciplinary medical team that conducts a comprehensive preoperative evaluation of medical and oncological status, function, and pain control. Patients are then treated with the most advanced limb-sparing surgical techniques which allow resection of the tumor and reconstruction of the operated extremity with preservation of function. Postoperative rehabilitation is conducted by highly-trained team of physical and occupational therapists.

Treatment in the unit is given to patients from all around the country in coordination with the referring department (Institute of Oncology / Department of Orthopedics / Community Medical Services). After recovery, the patient is referred back for continued oncological treatment and follow-up by his referring medical oncologist. Surgical, functional, and pain control follow-ups are continuously done by our team in coordination with the referring oncologist.

  Large metastatic tumor of the thigh bone - replacement of the affected bone with an implant. Limb-sparing surgery involves widescale removal of the tumor with preservation of function and weight-bearing ability of the operated extremity.

Main Services

Clinic for Evaluation and Follow-up

Pain Management

Surgery

Angiographic Treatment of Metastases

Senior Medical Staff

Jacob Bickels, MD - Orthopedic Oncology

Yehuda Kollender, MD - Orthopedic Oncology

Zvi Lidar, MD - Spine Surgery

Tami Yasahr, MD - Pain Management

Metastasis of the thigh bone - removal of the tumor and stabilization of the operated bone

Contact:

Mrs. Michal Biran - Secretary

Tel: 03-6973914 (a recorded message can be left and we will return your call)

052-4262447, or: michalb2@tasmc.health.gov.il

Jacob Bickels, MD

052-4266341, or: jacobb@tasmc.health.gov.il

Yehuda Kollender, MD

052-4266317, or: ykjb@tasmc.health.gov.il

Location:

Arison Hospitalization Tower, 8th floor