# BoSTT

> Musculoskeletal tumor case studies for healthcare professionals and students. (iPhone/iPad app by Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bostt/id995198514 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital](https://appshunter.io/developer/995198513)
- Category: Medical, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 40 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-08-03
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bostt/id995198514/reviews.md

## What is BoSTT?

Bone and soft tissue tumours - case studies (BoSTT) is a mobile source of musculoskeletal tumour cases provided by experts at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH) NHS Trust, Stanmore, Greater London, UK.

BoSTT brings the user a real experience of frequent and rare, typical and more unusual cases of bone and soft tissue tumours. Each case has a clinical history, high resolution radiology and pathology images, diagnosis, treatment and learning points. 

The app is designed for healthcare professional working in the field of musculoskeletal healthcare, including radiologists, pathologists, orthopaedic surgeons, oncologists, nurse specialists and physiotherapists.  It can also be used by medical students, trainees, residents and specialist fellows for continuing medical education.

The RNOH is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK and is regarded as a leader in the field of orthopaedics and sarcoma care both in the UK and worldwide. 

This App was financed by RNOH's Innovation Fund with the support of the Pathological Society of Great Britain and Ireland.

## Key features

- Musculoskeletal tumor case studies
- Clinical history details
- High-resolution radiology and pathology images
- Diagnosis and treatment information
- Learning points for each case
- Expert-provided content

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bostt/id995198514/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great resident reference!

*2025-12-02, version 2.0.15*

I heard several of my MSK staff praise this app and now that I have tried it I must agree! Impressive selection of imaging and histology as well as case presentations. Highly recommend as a current R3 gearing up for Core!

### 5/5 — Great app

*2019-05-09, version 1.3.1*

This app is a great resource for pathology training, informative cases with clear images and explanations.

### 5/5 — Dr

*2015-09-02, version 1.0*

This is one of the best I phone app for looking at the bone and soft tissue cases. It is useful both for radiologists and pathologists to have an access to rare cases from a world renowned centre. 
I wish the developers good luck on this venture.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2015-08-10, version 1.0*

Nice design, good selection of cases in an awesome combination of radiology and pathology! 
Great learning tool.

## Frequently asked questions about BoSTT

### What is BoSTT?

BoSTT is a mobile application that provides a collection of bone and soft tissue tumor case studies. It is designed for healthcare professionals and medical students to enhance their knowledge in musculoskeletal oncology.

### Who is the target audience for BoSTT?

The app is intended for healthcare professionals working in musculoskeletal healthcare, such as radiologists, pathologists, orthopaedic surgeons, oncologists, nurse specialists, and physiotherapists. It is also suitable for medical students, trainees, residents, and specialist fellows for continuing medical education.

### What kind of content does BoSTT offer?

BoSTT offers detailed case studies of frequent and rare bone and soft tissue tumours. Each case includes a clinical history, high-resolution radiology and pathology images, diagnosis, treatment, and learning points.

### Is BoSTT free to use?

Yes, BoSTT is available for free. It was financed by RNOH's Innovation Fund with the support of the Pathological Society of Great Britain and Ireland.

### What devices does BoSTT support?

BoSTT is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is BoSTT updated?

The latest version of BoSTT is 2.0.16, which was last updated on February 25, 2026. This indicates a commitment to keeping the content current.

### What is the age rating for BoSTT?

BoSTT has an age rating of 17+, suggesting its content is intended for mature audiences due to the nature of medical case studies.

### Does BoSTT have ads?

No, BoSTT does not contain advertisements. The app is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted learning experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.16 — 2026-02-25

Fix for handling push notification about a new case

### 2.0.15 — 2025-12-02

New app icon

### 2.0.14 — 2025-11-25

Case download logic update: The app now fetches only the 20 most recent cases and Favorites, plus caches 10 of the remaining available cases, instead of downloading everything.

### 1.3.2 — 2019-12-04

- Bug Fixes and stability improvements

### 1.3.1 — 2019-02-04

- Minor bugfixes

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