Orthopedics and traumatology assesses bone, joint, tendon and ligament conditions, including injuries, joint degeneration and bone tumors. MPGCARE coordinates record review and specialist appointments at Medical Park and Liv Hospital in Türkiye. The receiving center confirms the responsible specialist, age range and available services for your case; clinical decisions and care belong to the hospital physicians.

Bone tumors require a distinct assessment pathway. Benign lesions, primary bone sarcomas, cancer that has spread to bone and blood cancers involving bone are different conditions. Pain or an abnormal scan alone does not establish cancer. The tests and treatments below are examples selected by the physician, not a compulsory package for every patient.

Bone tumors and orthopedic oncology

Hip, knee and shoulder conditions

Fractures, dislocations and healing problems

Hand, foot and ankle conditions

Pediatric orthopedics

What We Do

An orthopedic consultation reviews symptoms, examination findings, previous images, treatment, medicines and mobility. For a suspected bone tumor, an orthopedic oncology/sarcoma team may coordinate with pathology, radiology and oncology. Children require a suitable pediatric team. Confirm the named center and specialist before travel; a service listed here does not mean every hospital provides it.

How should X-rays, MRI and CT images be sent?

Contact MPGCARE to confirm the hospital’s secure submission channel and translation requirements. Send dated reports and original DICOM files, earlier images for comparison, a brief symptom timeline and details of previous operations. Include current medicines, allergies and your existing physician’s contact. The specialist decides whether the images are sufficient or need updating; a scan report alone may not answer the clinical question.

Why must a suspected bone-tumor biopsy be planned by the specialist team?

The biopsy route and site can affect later surgery. If a bone sarcoma is suspected, discuss biopsy planning with the team that will manage definitive treatment before tissue sampling or removal. The team chooses the appropriate method and coordinates pathology. A biopsy is not automatically necessary for every benign-appearing lesion. If one has already been performed, send the report and procedure details; slides or blocks are transferred only through an agreed pathology process.

How does a bone-tumor second opinion work?

State whether you need clarification of diagnosis, pathology, treatment choices, recurrence or reconstruction. Provide pathology and addenda, staging images, operation reports and a chronological summary of chemotherapy or radiotherapy when relevant. The receiving specialist confirms whether review is remote or in person and whether examination, pathology review or additional tests are needed. A second opinion is not automatic acceptance for treatment; coordinate any change with your existing team.

Bone-tumor surgery, limb preservation and reconstruction

Treatment depends on tumor type, grade, location, extent and the patient’s overall health. Discuss the proposed surgical margins, whether limb-preserving surgery is appropriate, and options for bone or joint reconstruction. An amputation may be necessary in some cases. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy have different roles in different sarcomas. Neither limb preservation nor a particular implant can be promised before specialist review; discuss cancer control, function, risks and rehabilitation together.

What should an individual written proposal include?

Request the planned consultations, pathology review, imaging and laboratory tests; any biopsy; surgery, anesthesia, implants/reconstruction and admission; medicines or oncology treatment when relevant; rehabilitation and follow-up. Ask which services and costs are included or separate and how repeat tests, complications, an extended stay or a changed plan are handled. Robotic techniques and special prostheses require individual suitability and center confirmation.

Preparation, rehabilitation and follow-up in your country

Obtain the hospital’s written instructions for medicines, fasting and any anesthesia preparation. After surgery, confirm wound care, weight-bearing limits, walking aids, exercises, clot prevention when prescribed, warning signs and the next review date. Bone-tumor follow-up also needs a case-specific surveillance plan. Agree who provides local rehabilitation and reviews results, and obtain the treatment summary and implant details before returning home.

When is urgent local care needed?

A severe injury, open wound over a fracture, sudden inability to use a limb, or a cold, pale or numb limb needs urgent local assessment. New weakness or bladder/bowel control changes with severe back pain, chest pain or sudden breathlessness are emergencies. Fever during cancer treatment or a rapidly worsening postoperative wound also needs prompt contact with the treating team. Do not wait for international travel or an online opinion.

Appointment and travel coordination

Contact the MPGCARE team to organize records and request an individual orthopedic or bone-tumor assessment. Confirm appointment availability, the clinical scope, written costs, travel fitness and assistance needs before booking. MPGCARE offers complimentary Sarp–Trabzon transfers and airport–hospital transfers for patients travelling by air; confirm the route and timing with our team. A standard transfer does not replace a medically indicated ambulance. Treatment goals, recovery and functional results are individual and cannot be guaranteed.