Introduction
Orthopaedic Oncology Reconstructive Unit is a major division in orthopaedic department specialties in Universiti Sains Malaysia and became a national referral since 1995. Our unit is designed to train future orthopaedic surgeon dedicated to the study of the musculoskeletal tumour mainly involving upper limb, lower limb or pelvic region.The residents play an integral role in education by contributing and organizing weekly conferences, anatomy labs, and informal resident teaching sessions. Apart from that, to provide optimal patient care, we work closely with many other health specialists, including plastic reconstruction team, anaesthetists and anaesthetic physicians' assistants, theatre staff, nursing staff, and radiologists.
Objective
- To develop interest in solving clinical and basic science problems in the field of musculoskeletal tumour surgery
- To develop patterns of lifelong learning about the field of musculoskeletal tumouras well as an interest in making contributions to this field of knowledge.
- To spread information and updates to undergraduates, postgraduate students, USM staff, other medical practitioners and the public by organizing and carrying out activities in the field, which consists of seminar, discussions, forums, courses and workshops
- To produce orthopaedic surgeons who are technically competent in managing musculoskeletal tumour as well as the overall well-being of their patients.
- To have our residents become leaders in the orthopaedic oncology field in the future.
Vision and Mission
- To provide high quality training in the field of orthopaedic oncology with an internationally recognised high standard of competence and knowledge.
- To perform useful and high quality research, related to the field of orthopaedic oncology, which may aid in advancing knowledge and outcomes in the field, both locally and internationally.
- To provide expertise and high quality care for all patients, with conditions associated with musculoskeletal tumour with a comprehensive approach.
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Activities:
1. Yearly Meetings and Workshops
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2. Cyclic Lectures
Weekly:
Montly:
Quarterly:
Periodic:
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3. Clinical Services:
We have an established plastic reconstruction team that involves in free tissue transfer, vascularised fibular graft and major free flap procedures for tumour reconstruction. Our oncologists are experienced with latest development of chemotherapy and radiation therapy, intraoperative brachytherapy in selected sarcoma cases.
Elective OT : twice a week with more than 200 major and 300 minor orthopaedic
oncology case per year
Clinic : twice a week
Some of musculoskeletal tumour operation performed in our centre:
o Endoprosthesis
o Allograft
o Allograft prosthesis composites
o Vascularised autograft/flap
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4. Orthopaedic Oncology Fellowship Programme
Surgery :
Fellows are encouraged to participate actively in department activities. You can scrub and assist all surgeries with the permission of surgeon. We will arrange a session with the OT sister for you to familiarise with local discipline and procedures
Research:
Fellows are encouraged to do short research in orthopaedic oncology for the short stay. You can publish the result our Malaysia Orthopaedic Journal or your local journal. We will arrange for a detail review for fellow who will stay longer with us. Log book must be completed upon completion fellow training. Tis is compulsory for certification for your training programme.
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