Orthopedic Oncology

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:

Benign Bone Tumors

Bone cyst
Bone infection
Bone island
Chondroblastoma
Chondromyxoid fibroma
Enchondroma
Enostosis
Fibrous dysplasia
Giant cell tumor
Hemangioma
Histiocytosis X
Juxtacortical chondroma
Nonossifying fibroma
Osteoblastoma
Osteochondroma
Osteofibrous dysplasia
Osteoid osteoma

Benign Soft-tissue Tumors

Desmoid/fibromatosis
Fibroma/elastofibroma
Giant cell tumor
Hemangioma
Lipoma/lipoblastoma
Mesenchymoma
Myositis ossificans/fasciitis/myositis
Neuroma/neurofibroma/schwannoma
Pigmented villonodular synovitis
Xanthoma

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 MyNortonChart account.

About Norton Orthopedic Institute

Norton Orthopedic Institute has more orthopedic specialists caring for more patients than any other health care provider in Louisville, Kentucky, or in Southern Indiana.

We have more than 50 providers, including board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons at 30 locations in Louisville and Southern Indiana.
We offer same-day appointments.
The Norton Orthopedic Institute hip and knee replacement program has been certified as a center of excellence by DNV GL Healthcare USA as meeting guidelines of the American College of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons.
Our hip replacement specialists are pioneers in minimally invasive surgeries focused on minimizing pain and recovery time.
State-of-the-art minimally invasive surgical techniques improve precision for a more natural-feeling knee replacement to get you moving again.
Participate in online seminars from home to learn what to expect before, during and after a hip or knee replacement.
We have sports medicine specialists who understand the stresses on an athlete’s body and have the expertise to provide the right treatment for your injury.