Team Approach: Rehabilitation Strategies for Patients After Osteosarcoma Reconstructive Surgery. Issue 10 (October 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kim, Tae Won B.; Kumar, Rohini Johar; Gilrain, Kelly L.; Kubat, Emily; Devlin, Caitlyn; Honeywell, Samantha; Amin, Sheena J.; Gutowski, Christina J.
• Is Part Of: JBJS reviews. Volume 8:Issue 10(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-10
• Subjects: Bones -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Joints -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Orthopedics -- Periodicals; Orthopedics; General Surgery; Bone Diseases; Joint Diseases; Bones -- Surgery; Joints -- Surgery; Orthopedics; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 617.47
• DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.RVW.19.00225
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2329-9185

Abstract

Abstract : The multimodal treatment of osteosarcoma with chemotherapy, surgical resection, and reconstruction has improved outcomes after a limb-salvage surgical procedure. Physical rehabilitation considerations after surgical resection vary, depending on the location of the tumor. Physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians incorporate lymphedema specialists, orthotists, and prosthetists to help to improve limb function. Beyond physical rehabilitation, psychological or behavioral interventions and nutritional rehabilitation are necessary to maximize a patient's return to function.