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Theme: Sarcoma - Review

Latest developments in limb-salvage surgery in osteosarcoma

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Pages 205-215 | Published online: 10 Jan 2014
 

Abstract

Limb-salvage surgery plays a major role in the management of patients with osteosarcoma. As prognosis improves, reconstructive options have come under greater scrutiny with regard to their durability and functionality. The advent of computer navigation-guided reconstruction is discussed in detail, along with methods by which resections can be performed more conservatively, thus facilitating less radical reconstruction. The known modalities of reconstruction, namely biological, nonbiological and composite, are described with reference to the most recent literature. We also discuss changes that have been introduced in order to reduce known complication risks, such as infection, in patients with osteosarcoma. Areas requiring further consideration are highlighted.

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The authors have no relevant affiliations or financial involvement with any organization or entity with a financial interest in or financial conflict with the subject matter or materials discussed in the manuscript. This includes employment, consultancies, honoraria, stock ownership or options, expert testimony, grants or patents received or pending, or royalties.

No writing assistance was utilized in the production of this manuscript.

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