Amputation Versus Limb-Salvage Surgery as Treatments for Pediatric Bone Sarcoma: A Comparative Study of Survival, Function, and Quality of Life
Limb-salvage surgery had better functional outcomes and QoL compared to AMP. However, survival of these patients remains a challenge, especially for those from resource-limited settings. These results highlight the need for early diagnosis, improvement in access to healthcare, and further research to improve treatment.
Authors
- Simone Alves do Vale (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9876-847X)
- Rui Castro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3769-7660)
- Alexandra Andrade (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9905-7079)
- Joana Faleiro
- Cristina Mendes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-8131-1655)
- Jean-Pierre Gonçalves (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-0087-8628)
- Natacha Abreu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5253-9089)
Institutions
- Agencia Regional da Energia e Ambiente da Regiao Autonoma da Madeira (PT)
- Administração Regional de Saúde de Lisboa e Vale do Tejo (PT)
- Instituto Português de Oncologia de Coimbra Francisco Gentil (PT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-02-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.78543
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.04