Team Approach: Rehabilitation Strategies for Patients After Osteosarcoma Reconstructive Surgery

JBJS Rev. 2020 Oct;8(10):e19.00225. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.RVW.19.00225.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Behavioral Medicine
  • Bone Neoplasms / rehabilitation*
  • Bone Neoplasms / surgery
  • Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Nutritional Status
  • Osteosarcoma / rehabilitation*
  • Osteosarcoma / surgery
  • Patient Care Team*
  • Physiatrists