Tumors of the musculoskeletal system are abnormal growths of cells that develop in bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves and blood vessels. The tumors may be benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Orthopedic oncology is a highly specialized orthopedic subspecialty that provides diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant musculoskeletal tumors.

While our Norton Orthopedic Institute specialists often can treat benign tumors, malignant tumors are referred to orthopedic oncologist George T. Calvert, M.D., who works with a multidisciplinary team of oncologists and radiologists. Dr. Calvert evaluates and treats musculoskeletal tumors and metastatic lesions, cancer that has spread to the bones. He also manages orthopedic conditions in cancer patients, such as fractures, trauma, arthritis, avascular necrosis, osteoporosis and infections, which may require specialized treatment in conjunction with cancer treatment.

Bone Tumors We Treat

Our orthopedic specialists provide treatment for the following benign bone and soft-tissue tumors  and related conditions:

Care That’s Focused on You

• Minimally invasive procedures can have you home quickly with less pain and faster recovery.
• Sophisticated pain management aims to keep you comfortable and safe.
• We have a deep commitment to getting you moving again and managing your pain so you can keep up with your physical therapy.
• With 30 orthopedic locations in Louisville, Southern Indiana and surrounding communities, we have specialists near you.
• Communicate with your provider, manage appointments, refill prescriptions and more, anytime, from a computer or mobile device with a free Norton MyChart account.

Why Choose Norton Orthopedic Institute

More patients choose Norton Orthopedic Institute for hip or knee replacements and other orthopedic procedures than any other health care provider in Louisville or Southern Indiana.

• About 50 providers, including board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons, offer care at twelve locations in Louisville and Southern Indiana.
• Same-day appointments often are available.
• Norton Healthcare is the first health system in the nation to be recognized as an Advanced Orthopedic & Spine Center of Excellence by DNV.
• Our hip replacement specialists are pioneers in minimally invasive surgeries focused on minimizing pain and recovery time.
• Robotic-assisted surgical techniques improve precision for a more natural-feeling knee replacement to get you moving again.
• Educational programs help patients prepare for joint replacement surgery and recovery.
• Medicare, Medicaid and most major commercial insurance plans are accepted.
• Your free Norton MyChart account allows you to communicate with your provider, manage appointments, get alerted if an earlier appointment becomes available, refill prescriptions and more from a mobile device or computer.
• KORT Physical Therapy offers a variety of services, in partnership with Norton Healthcare, at convenient locations throughout Louisville and Southern Indiana. Find a location near you or request an appointment today.