Onc Now
In this episode of Onc Now, Jonathan Stevenson explores the evolving field of orthopaedic oncology, highlighting the clinical challenges and innovations shaping the care of patients with bone and soft-tissue sarcomas. The conversation covers key hurdles in limb-salvage surgery, the ongoing challenge of prosthetic joint infection, and promising developments in translational research. He also shares insights into multidisciplinary collaboration, the vision behind future metastatic trials, and advice for the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons.
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Speaker bio:
Jonathan Stevenson is an accomplished orthopaedic surgeon specialising in paediatric and adult bone and soft-tissue sarcomas, limb-salvage surgery, and complex arthroplasty, with expertise in prosthetic joint infection. He obtained his medical degree from the University of Birmingham, UK, in 2005 and completed specialist orthopaedic training at the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital in Oswestry, UK, a leading centre for musculoskeletal oncology.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
02:16 – Overview of orthopaedic oncology challenges
08:40 – Pressing hurdles in limb-salvage surgery
13:27 – Prosthetic joint infections
17:00 – Promising developments in research
19:10 – Vision of NIHR metastatic trial
22:12 – Multidisciplinary care approach strategies
24:39 – Advice for early-career surgeons
26:22 – Transformative changes next decade
28:12 – Three ‘magic wishes’ for future care
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this episode belong to the speakers and do not necessarily represent the opinions of EMJ.
