Orthopedics

Bone Tumors See All Benign See All Cancer See All  Chondroblastoma in Benign A chondroblastoma is a rare type of noncancerous bone tumor that begins in cartilage. This is the specialized, gristly connective tissue from which most bones develop. It plays an important role in the growth process. There are many different types of cartilage in the body. Chondroblastoma most often affects the ends of the long bones, near the growth plate, in the arms at the shoulder, and in the legs at the hip and knee. It is also called Codman’s tumor. ...more  Enchondroma in Benign An enchondroma is a type of noncancerous bone tumor that begins in cartilage. An enchondroma most often affects the cartilage that lines the inside of the bones. It often affects the tiny long bones of the hands and feet. It may also affect other bones such as the femur (thighbone), humerus (upper arm bone), or tibia (one of the two lower leg bones). ...more  Chondrosarcoma in Cancer Chondrosarcoma is the second most common type of primary bone cancer in adults. It mainly affects the cartilage cells of the femur, arm, pelvis, knee, and spine. ...more  Multiple Myeloma: Treatment Questions in Cancer Talking with healthcare providers about your cancer can be overwhelming. Read on for a helpful list of questions that you can bring to your appointments. ...more