Non-oncological outcomes following limb salvage surgery in patients with knee sarcoma: a scoping review.
Nafla M AlDossaryChantel OstlerMaggie Donovan-HallCheryl D MetcalfPublished in: Disability and rehabilitation (2021)
This study has shown the importance of exploring confounding factors, adopting a holistic view of patient recovery beyond surgical outcomes, proposing evidence-based guidance to support and inform healthcare providers with clinical decision-making. This review highlights the paucity and lack of quality of research available, emphasising how under-represented this population is in the research literature.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONPatients having undergone LSS often have limited participation in sport and leisure activities.Patients can develop range of motion complications, such as flexion contracture or extension lag, which may affect the pattern of gait.Clinical consideration should be given to walking ability and gait patterns during the rehabilitation phase to prevent poor functional outcomes during recovery.Variation of treatment protocols, outcome measurement and rehabilitative care has been identified as important in predicting the outcomes in recovery from LSS procedures.
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