RESUMEN
BACKGROUND/AIM: At our institute, we prioritize joint-preservation whenever possible in cases of musculoskeletal knee sarcoma. This study aimed to evaluate patient satisfaction after joint-preservation surgery using different scales. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Surveys were mailed to 62 patients with musculoskeletal knee sarcoma. We analyzed the responders' data based on the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS) score, Toronto Extremity Salvage Score (TESS), and three component scores (physical, mental, and role/social) of the 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey according to whether they belonged to patients in the joint-preservation or in the joint-replacement groups. RESULTS: The survey response rate was 67.7%. MSTS and TESS scores were higher in the patients in the joint-preservation group than in the joint-replacement group, although the differences lacked statistical significance. CONCLUSION: Better physical outcomes improve patient satisfaction, as demonstrated by the high satisfaction in the group with joint-preservation.
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Neoplasias Óseas/cirugía , Articulación de la Rodilla/cirugía , Neoplasias de los Músculos/cirugía , Procedimientos Ortopédicos/métodos , Satisfacción del Paciente , Sarcoma/cirugía , Adulto , Neoplasias Óseas/diagnóstico , Neoplasias Óseas/fisiopatología , Femenino , Humanos , Articulación de la Rodilla/patología , Articulación de la Rodilla/fisiopatología , Masculino , Neoplasias de los Músculos/diagnóstico , Neoplasias de los Músculos/fisiopatología , Procedimientos Ortopédicos/efectos adversos , Recuperación de la Función , Estudios Retrospectivos , Sarcoma/diagnóstico , Sarcoma/fisiopatología , Encuestas y Cuestionarios , Factores de Tiempo , Resultado del Tratamiento , Adulto JovenRESUMEN
BACKGROUND/AIM: For cases of musculoskeletal sarcoma of the knee presenting to our institute, we prioritize joint preservation whenever possible. To investigate patient satisfaction and desire for joint preservation, a questionnaire survey was performed. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Surveys were mailed to 62 patients with musculoskeletal sarcoma of the knee. Responses concerning the patient and their families' satisfaction were evaluated on a 5-point Likert scale and their priorities for the surgery were noted as well. RESULTS: The survey response rate was 67.7%. All but one person were above neutral for the 5-point Likert scale. Overall, the first priority was tumor removal followed by preservation of function. CONCLUSION: Patients identified tumor removal as their first priority, which could increase satisfaction. Following that, better preservation of function could also increase patient satisfaction. Joint-preservation was consistent with these priorities.