There are studies in osteosarcoma patients which describe a better local control with amputation but no survival benefit over LSS in patients with intralesional or marginal margins but also two …

Among patients in the NCDB, amputation for osteosarcoma is associated with advanced age, advanced stage, larger tumors, greater comorbidities, and lower income. Limb salvage is …

With proper physical therapy, a person is often able to walk on his/her own 3 to 6 months after a leg amputation. If the osteosarcoma is in the shoulder or upper arm and amputation is needed, …

Over the last four and half decades, the world has seen the journey of osteosarcoma from amputation to limb salvage and long term survival rate has risen up to 80% with localized …

2021年1月5日 · A poor response to chemotherapy (≤ 90% necrosis) for osteosarcomas leads to poorer survival and an increased risk of local recurrence, particularly if there is a close margin …

It appears that, compared with above-the-knee amputation or disarticulation of the hip, the use of a limb-salvage procedure for osteosarcoma of the distal end of the femur did not shorten the …

2023年11月24日 · In young patients less than 8 years of age with bone sarcoma, standard means of reconstruction carry a higher risk of profound limb length discrepancy in the operated limb. …

2016年3月1日 · Osteosarcoma is an aggressive malignant neoplasm, and conflicting findings have been reported on the survival and function recovery in osteosarcoma patients …

Introduction: To perform a meta-analysis for comparing the functional outcomes and quality of life (QOL) of osteosarcoma patients receiving amputation or limb-salvage surgeries. Materials and …

2020年10月14日 · Among patients in the NCDB, amputation for osteosarcoma is associated with advanced age, advanced stage, larger tumors, greater comorbidities, and lower income. Limb …