Limb salvage versus amputation in patients with osteosarcoma of the extremities: an update in the modern era using the National Cancer Database
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DOI: 10.1186/s12885-020-07502-z
Abstract: Background Historically, amputation was the primary surgical treatment for osteosarcoma of the extremities; however, with advancements in surgical techniques and chemotherapies limb salvage has replaced amputation as the dominant treatment paradigm. This study assessed the… read more here.
Keywords: amputation; limb salvage; osteosarcoma extremities; cancer ... See more keywords