A multidisciplinary approach to treating bone and soft tissue tumors
From diagnosis to treatment to rehabilitation, the Musculoskeletal Tumor Program at Inova Fairfax Hospital brings together the talents of a first-class multidisciplinary team of physicians to offer patients the full spectrum of musculoskeletal tumor care.
Musculoskeletal tumors are rare, and it is important for patients to be treated by a special program dedicated to these diagnoses.
Our innovative program is led by Dr. Felasfa Wodajo, a fellowship-trained orthopedic oncologist with extensive experience in limb-sparing surgery for bone and soft tissue tumors, including shoulder and pelvis tumors. This includes expertise with endoprosthetic replacement of bones and joints.
A team of experts
Our patients benefit from the expertise of a dedicated team of physicians specializing in musculoskeletal radiology, pathology, medical and radiation oncology. The team members meet regularly to formulate a comprehensive treatment plan for each patient.
Individualized care
You’re important to us. Our patients enjoy exceptional care with a personal guide through diagnosis and treatment. The clinical coordinator is a registered nurse who coordinates patient visits and diagnostic studies, ensuring a seamless process with maximum convenience and minimum stress for our patients. With a background in oncology, the coordinator is often a key source of information and guidance for patients as they proceed with their treatment and therapy. The compassionate care of our clinical coordinator is a hallmark feature that distinguishes the Inova program. (Meet our Clinical Coordinator, Amy Siegel.)
Comprehensive services
Inova Fairfax Hospital is the largest cancer center in Virginia and the Baltimore-Washington metro area. The depth and breadth of services available ensures that patients have access to leading edge surgical and non-surgical techniques. These include expandable or “growing” endoprosthesis for children with bone tumors, clinical trials with innovative chemotherapy agents, and the newest computer-aided radiation therapy techniques. Our goal is to maximize the outcome and function of each patient through the use of advanced surgical and reconstructive techniques.
For more information about the Inova Fairfax Hospital Musculoskeletal Tumor Program, call 703-776-2067.
Who We Treat The Inova Fairfax Hospital Musculoskeletal Tumor Center provides treatment for both adults and children with musculoskeletal tumors. This includes benign bone and soft tissue tumors, malignant bone and soft tissue tumors (sarcomas), and complex metastatic bone tumors.
Examples of benign bone diagnoses treated:• giant cell tumor• bone cysts• fibrous dysplasia• enchondromaExamples of soft tissue diagnoses treated:• fibromatosis (desmoid)• pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS)• lipoma Examples of malignant bone diagnoses treated (sarcomas):• osteosarcoma• Ewing’s sarcoma• chondrosarcomaExamples of malignant soft tissue diagnoses treated (sarcomas):• malignant fibrous histiocytoma (MFH)• liposarcoma • synovial sarcoma