This study aims to assess the functional ability and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of upper extremity sarcoma patients who have undergone limb salvage surgery.
The purpose of this study is to assess the functional capabilities and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of upper-extremity sarcoma patients who have undergone limb salvage surgery. Patient hospital records are retrospectively reviewed for demographic and clinical data. The patient recruitment takes place at the outpatient clinic of the Comprehensive Cancer Center, Helsinki University Hospital, and Tampere University Hospital. The study includes a cross-sectional assessment at six months follow-up with five validated questionnaires. A follow-up is conducted two and five years after surgery in the outpatient clinic.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
55
Local or free flaps
Helsinki University Central Hospital
Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
Tampere University Hospital
Tampere, Finland
Health-related quality of life and upper-extremity functional capability
To assess health-related quality of life and upper-extremity functional capability
Time frame: 6 months to five years
Sarcoma recurrence
to assess sarcoma recurrence
Time frame: 6 months to five years
Quality of Life Questionnaire-Core 30
to assess the health-related quality of life
Time frame: 6 months to five years
the 15D health-related quality of life instrument
to assess the health-related quality of life
Time frame: 6 months to five years
The QuickDASH
to assess the upper-extremity function
Time frame: 6 months to five years
The MSTS upper extremity section
to assess the upper-extremity function
Time frame: 6 months to five years
The TESS upper extremity section
to assess the upper-extremity function
Time frame: 6 months to five years
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