11/06/2025
๐ฆด Case Highlight by Dr. Muhammad Siddique Hamid - Orthopaedics & Spine Surgeon
๐ Iqra Medical Complex New Building Extension
๐ฌ Diagnosis: Osteosarcoma of the Right Shoulder
๐งโโ๏ธ Patient Profile: 23-year-old male
๐ Presenting Complaint: Marked swelling over the right shoulder, gradually increasing in size, painful, and limiting functional movement.
๐ฉป Investigations: MRI and biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of Osteosarcoma โ an aggressive, malignant bone tumor commonly affecting young adults.
โก๏ธ Osteosarcoma most commonly arises in the metaphyseal region of long bones, particularly around the knee and shoulder. Early diagnosis and prompt intervention are crucial to prevent metastasis and improve survival outcomes.
๐ Treatment Plan & Ex*****on:
Due to the tumor's extensive involvement and after careful assessment, a Forequarter Amputation (also known as Interscapulothoracic Amputation) was decided and successfully performed by Dr. Muhammad Siddique Hamid - Orthopaedic & Spine Surgeon and his surgical team.
This complex and rare surgical procedure involves the removal of:
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Entire upper limb
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Scapula
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Clavicle
โก๏ธ It is a life-saving procedure reserved for advanced tumors where local control cannot be achieved with limb-sparing surgery.
๐ Post-operative Status:
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Surgery was uneventful
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Patient is stable and recovering well
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referral made for further investigations
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Future rehabilitation and prosthetic planning underway
๐ฌ Message from Dr. Muhammad Siddique Hamid:
Early detection and prompt referral are key in cases of bone tumors. This case underscores the importance of timely diagnosis, multidisciplinary planning, and surgical precision in managing life-threatening musculoskeletal cancers.
๐ At Iqra Medical Complex, we are committed to excellence in orthopedic & Spine Surgeries, complex trauma, spine, and joint replacement surgeries โ always prioritizing patient-centered care and evidence-based treatment.
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