Translation and Validation of the German Version of the Toronto Extremity Salvage Score (TESS) and Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS)

Launched by MEDICAL UNIVERSITY INNSBRUCK · Mar 27, 2020

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ClinConnect Summary

The most common primary bone tumors include osteosarcoma, Ewing's sarcoma and chondrosarcoma. The main symptom in patients with primary bone tumors is pain that can occur at rest or at night. The physical examination often shows swelling and restricted movement of the joints. Malignant bone tumors require multidisciplinary treatment that focuses on the surgical removal of the tumor. The extremity-preserving procedure contrasts with the amputation. Studies show that the functional result after restoration of the limb is superior to the amputation and that the relapse rate and mortality are c...

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • The questionnaire will be tested on patients who are undergoing extremity-conserving surgery for sarcomas at one of the participating centers as part of the clinical routine. The patients are addressed preoperatively by a member of the study team and during their stay in the clinic whether they participate in the study.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patients who cannot be treated for extremities and patients who are unable to consent are excluded from the study.