Role of Amputation in Improving Mobility, Pain Outcomes, and Emotional and Psychological Well-Being in Children With Metastatic Osteosarcoma.

Sebastian GilIsrael Fernandez-PinedaBhaskar RaoMichael D NeelJustin N BakerHuiyun WuJianrong WuDoralina L Anghelescu

Published in: The American journal of hospice & palliative care (2018)

Patients undergoing limb amputations had reduced pain and improved mobility and emotional and psychological well-being. Amputations are likely to benefit children with limited life expectancy.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
patients undergoing
young adults
pain management
neuropathic pain
squamous cell carcinoma
small cell lung cancer
sleep quality
lower limb
spinal cord injury
glycemic control