'Growing implant' in child bone cancer patients emerging as new treatment

JAIPUR: (Mar 12) A new technique called "growing implant" is emerging as an important option in the treatment of bone cancer among children, allowing doctors to adjust the length of an affected limb as the child grows, experts say.

The technology is particularly useful in cases where a portion of a bone has to be removed due to cancer, helping maintain normal limb growth and function.

Orthopaedic oncologist at Bhagwan Mahaveer Cancer Hospital Dr Praveen Gupta said that children's bones continue to grow for several years, which makes conventional implants less suitable over the long term.