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The University of Florida's Division of Musculoskeletal Oncology at Shands Jacksonville provides full services for the evaluation, treatment and surgical care of patients with tumors of the bones, muscles and soft tissues of the extremities.

These services include consultation for patients with unexpected radiographic (x-ray) findings, evaluation of "lumps and bumps" of the extremities and treatment of patients with known or suspected bone involvement or spread (metastases) from other cancers. Most often, the bone is affected by cancers spread from the breast, prostate, lung or kidney.

In addition to specific oncology services, the faculty physicians are regional experts on amputation techniques, whether for cancer or traumatic injuries. This includes patients who have poor function in the remaining portion of the amputated limb or pain that prevents prosthetic fitting and might benefit from a revision of the residual limb. A multidisciplinary clinic environment for amputees provides ongoing care and maximizes their functional abilities and comfort.