Multidisciplinary Care
Video: Meet the Director of the Sarcoma Center of Excellence at the Abramson Cancer Center
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Watch an interview with Richard D. Lackman, MD, FACS, an orthopaedic surgeon and the Director of the Sarcoma Center of Excellence at the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania.
Tumors — cancerous and non-cancerous — that affect the limbs, spine or pelvis can be potentially fatal and have devastating effects on a patient's quality of life. The Penn Orthopaedic Oncology Service is one of the few in Pennsylvania offering complete care for tumors of the musculoskeletal system in both children and adults.
Nationally Recognized Team
The Penn Orthopaedic Oncology Service at Pennsylvania Hospital was established by nationally recognized orthopaedic oncology surgeon, Richard Lackman, MD. Dr. Lackman was the first fellowship-trained orthopaedic tumor surgeon in Philadelphia when he started his practice in 1983. Since that time, he has developed one of the largest musculoskeletal tumor referral practices in the United States. Dr. Lackman specializes in the treatment of malignant and benign tumors of bone and soft tissue with a special interest in limb preservation techniques and major reconstructions following limb removal.
Andrea Evenski, MD, also joined the Penn Orthopaedic Oncology service team at Pennsylvania Hospital in 2009. Dr. Evenski specializes in pediatric and adult benign, malignant and metastatic soft tissue and bone tumors.
The Penn Orthopaedic Oncology Service Team is one of the largest Ortho Oncology practices in the United States. Dr. Lackman and Dr. Evenski see approximately 1000 new orthopaedic tumor patients each year and perform about 600 surgical procedures.
Orthopaedic Oncology Services and Treatments
The comprehensive Penn Orthopaedic Oncology Service is a multidisciplinary program that includes up-to-the-minute treatment techniques by all involved subspecialties including medical oncology, surgical oncology, radiation therapy and others. This collaboration of medical knowledge and experience offers patients the most complete care available, providing the latest surgical and non-surgical options tailored to the patient's individual needs. As with most cancers, early detection and treatment is optimal.
Not all treatments require surgery, and the Penn Orthopaedic Institute offers patients state-of the-art non-surgical techniques including:
- Chemotherapy
- Cryosurgery (freezing)
- Radiation therapy
- Radiofrequency ablation (heat cautery)
Need an appointment? Request one online 24 hours/day, 7 days/week or call 800-789-PENN (7366) to speak to a referral counselor.