Dr. Medellín: Leading Researcher in Orthopaedic Oncology and Reconstructive Surgery
Dr. Medellín is a distinguished researcher in the field of orthopaedic oncology, recognized for his active participation in international conferences such as the European Musculo-Skeletal Oncology Society (EMSOS), the International Society of Limb Salvage (ISOLS), and the International Consensus Meetings on Orthopaedic Oncology (BOOM).
Research Interests and Publications in Musculoskeletal Oncology
Dr. Medellín has published multiple studies in high-impact scientific journals. His research focuses on musculoskeletal oncology, trauma, arthroplasty, and reconstructive surgery, with particular emphasis on innovations such as expandable endoprostheses, surgical navigation systems, and the management of giant cell tumors—always with the goal of improving surgical outcomes and enhancing the quality of life of his patients.
Academic Contributions and Training of New Specialists
As an educator, Dr. Medellín has trained numerous orthopaedic specialists and has led several continuing education courses, establishing his reputation as a dedicated and highly skilled instructor. He currently serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Orthopaedics and Traumatology Residency Program at Universidad El Bosque in Bogotá, Colombia, where he shares his extensive experience in orthopaedics and oncological surgery.
Commitment to Innovation in Orthopaedic Oncology and Trauma
Dr. Medellín is not only dedicated to high-level clinical practice but also actively promotes research and education in orthopaedic oncology. His focus on advanced surgical techniques, including computer-assisted navigation and the use of endoprosthetic reconstruction, positions him as a leader in bone cancer treatment and reconstructive surgery, contributing significantly to both the medical community and his patients’ well-being.
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(2022). Do's and Don'ts in Primary Aneurysmal Bone Cysts of the Proximal Femur in Children and Adolescents: Retrospective Multicenter EPOS Study of 79 Patients. Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. Sep 14
(2021). Limb-salvage reconstruction following resection of pelvic bone sarcomas involving the acetabulum. The bone & joint journal, 103-B(4), 795–803.
(2021). Impact of NICE guidelines on the survival of patients with soft-tissue sarcomas. The bone & joint journal, 103-B(3), 569–577.
(2020). Acetabular reconstruction with an ice-cream cone prosthesis following resection of pelvic tumors: Does computer navigation improve surgical outcome?. Journal of surgical oncology, 121(7), 1104–1114.
(2020). Myxofibrosarcoma: clinical and prognostic value of MRI features. Current medical imaging, 10.2174/1573405616999200729152135.
(2020). Bone Allograft Prosthesis Composite to Revise a Failed Massive Allo-Prosthesis: Case Report and 10 Years of Follow-Up. Cureus, 12(12), e12172.
(2019). Stanmore noninvasive extendible endoprosthesis in the treatment of bone sarcoma in the preadolescent. Journal of surgical oncology, 120(2), 176–182.