scholarly journals Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS) scoring system and Toronto Extremity Salvage Score (TESS) for musculoskeletal sarcoma patients in Greece

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ioanna K. Bolia ◽  
Olga D. Savvidou ◽  
Hyunwoo P. Kang ◽  
Nikolaos Chatzichristodoulou ◽  
Panayiotis D. Megaloikonomos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Scoring System ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Musculoskeletal Tumor ◽  
Musculoskeletal Tumor Society ◽  
Musculoskeletal Sarcoma ◽  
Cross Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Toronto Extremity Salvage Score ◽  
Extremity Salvage

scholarly journals Functional Outcome After Lower Extremity Soft Tissue Sarcoma Treatment: A Pilot Study Based on Translated and Culturally Adapted Measures

2018 ◽  
Vol 108 (2) ◽  
pp. 164-171
Author(s):  
G. Kask ◽  
I. Barner-Rasmussen ◽  
J. Repo ◽  
C. Blomqvist ◽  
E. Tukiainen
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Soft Tissue Sarcoma ◽  
Lower Extremity ◽  
Functional Outcome ◽  
Soft Tissue Sarcomas ◽  
Musculoskeletal Tumor ◽  
Musculoskeletal Tumor Society ◽  
Toronto Extremity Salvage Score ◽  
Extremity Salvage

Background and Aims: The present standard of care in treating lower extremity soft tissue sarcomas is function-sparing, limb-preserving resection and reconstruction with or without oncological therapy. The aim of this pilot study was to test the suitability and adequacy of the Finnish translations of two functional outcome questionnaires (Toronto Extremity Salvage Score and Musculoskeletal Tumor Society score) and to perform a preliminary investigation of functional outcomes of Finnish lower-limb soft tissue sarcoma patients after operative treatment. Materials and Methods: Between June 2015 and December 2015, consecutive surgically treated outpatients were asked to participate in the study. Demographic, clinical, surgical, and oncological outcome data were collected. Two functional outcome questionnaires were used (Toronto Extremity Salvage Score and Musculoskeletal Tumor Society scores). A comparative analysis is presented. Results: A total of 19 lower-limb soft tissue sarcoma patients with a mean follow-up time of 2 years and 10 months were included. All (n = 19) invited patients participated in the study. Mean age was 62.3 years. In total, 13 had high-grade sarcomas. Eight wounds were closed directly, four used skin grafts, and five required flap reconstructions. One patient required a tumor prosthesis, and one required a rotationplasty. A total of 14 patients received oncological therapy. No problems or difficulties were reported in using and completing the Finnish versions of the Toronto Extremity Salvage Score or Musculoskeletal Tumor Society questionnaires. The overall Toronto Extremity Salvage Score and Musculoskeletal Tumor Society scores were 88 and 76, respectively. Conclusion: This pilot study suggests that the Finnish versions of the Toronto Extremity Salvage Score and Musculoskeletal Tumor Society questionnaires are suitable for measuring functional outcome after lower extremity soft tissue sarcomas treatment. Functional outcomes vary from moderate to excellent.

scholarly journals Reconstructions of the Shoulder following Tumour Resection

2007 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 201-206 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y Kitagawa ◽  
DM Thai ◽  
PFM Choong
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Postoperative Complications ◽  
Revision Surgery ◽  
Tumour Resection ◽  
Musculoskeletal Tumor ◽  
Musculoskeletal Tumor Society ◽  
Toronto Extremity Salvage Score ◽  
Functional Assessments ◽  
Extremity Salvage ◽  
Effective Function

Purpose. To review and compare the postoperative outcomes of 3 types of shoulder reconstructions: prosthetic arthroplasty, clavicula pro humero reconstruction, and allograft arthrodesis. Methods. Records of 25 shoulder reconstructions following tumour resection were retrospectively reviewed. Perioperative data, oncological prognoses, postoperative complications, and functions were assessed. Results. We performed 10 prosthetic arthroplasties, 7 clavicula pro humero procedures, 4 allograft arthrodeses, and 4 soft tissue reconstructions. Eight patients died of their diseases. Three developed complications and underwent revision surgery. 19 patients achieved stable shoulders. Ten patients attended for functional assessments. Respective mean scores using the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society-International Symposium on Limb Salvage and the Toronto Extremity Salvage Score were: 77% and 82% for prosthetic arthroplasties, 67% and 62% for clavicula pro humero procedures, 83% and 70% for allograft arthrodeses, and 93% and 98% for soft tissue reconstructions. Conclusion. A stable construct is the treatment goal for shoulder reconstructions, as it enables effective function of the arm and hand.

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