Early symptoms of osteosarcoma: knee pain

Knee pain in the early symptoms of osteosarcoma may be a signal, and you should seek medical attention as soon as possible to rule out the possibility of a tumor. Osteosarcoma is a malignant bone tumor that is more common in adolescents and children, and the pain usually gradually worsens as the tumor grows.

Knee pain is often the first symptom of osteosarcoma, which is usually aggravated by exercise or at night and may be accompanied by local swelling or limited joint movement. As the disease progresses, the pain will continue to occur and may radiate to nearby bones or soft tissues. Some patients may have fragile bones and easy fractures because the tumor has destroyed the bone tissue. If knee pain is found without obvious history of trauma or overuse, especially if the pain persists for more than two weeks, it should be taken seriously and medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. Diagnosis of osteosarcoma requires imaging examinations (such as X-rays, magnetic resonance imaging) and pathological tissue biopsy to determine the location, nature and stage of the tumor.

Knee pain is often the first symptom of osteosarcoma, which is usually aggravated by exercise or at night and may be accompanied by local swelling or limited joint movement. As the disease progresses, the pain will continue to occur and may radiate to nearby bones or soft tissues. Some patients may have fragile bones and easy fractures because the tumor has destroyed the bone tissue. If knee pain is found without obvious history of trauma or overuse, especially if the pain persists for more than two weeks, it should be taken seriously and medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. Diagnosis of osteosarcoma requires imaging examinations (such as X-rays, magnetic resonance imaging) and pathological tissue biopsy to determine the location, nature and stage of the tumor.

In order to deal with knee pain and possible osteosarcoma, it is recommended that early detection and early treatment are the key. After timely medical treatment, the treatment of osteosarcoma usually includes neoadjuvant chemotherapy (preoperative drug therapy), surgical resection (such as limb-sparing surgery, amputation) and postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy. In daily life, during treatment and rehabilitation, patients are advised to pay attention to a balanced diet, choose foods rich in calcium and vitamin D (such as dairy products, fish, eggs), and do moderate activities within the scope allowed by the doctor to promote recovery. If there is a family history of similar tumors, you need to be highly vigilant and have regular physical examinations to rule out possibilities early.