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|---|---|
| Tampere University Hospital | OTHER |
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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.
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limb salvage | Procedure | Local or free flaps |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Health-related quality of life and upper-extremity functional capability | To assess health-related quality of life and upper-extremity functional capability | 6 months to five years |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Sarcoma recurrence | to assess sarcoma recurrence | 6 months to five years |
| Quality of Life Questionnaire-Core 30 | to assess the health-related quality of life |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Visual Analogue Scale for pain | to assess pain | 6 months to five years |
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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Upper extremity sarcoma patient who underwent limb-salvage surgery
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Erkki J Tukiainen, MD, PhD | Helsinki University Central Hospital | Study Director |
| Carl Blomqvist, MD, PhD | Helsinki University Central Hospital | Study Director |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Helsinki University Central Hospital | Helsinki | Uusimaa | 00029 | Finland | ||
| Tampere University Hospital |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D019042 | Muscle Neoplasms |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D012983 | Soft Tissue Neoplasms |
| D009371 | Neoplasms by Site |
| D009369 | Neoplasms |
| D009135 | Muscular Diseases |
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| ID | Term |
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| D023821 | Limb Salvage |
| ID | Term |
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| D014656 | Vascular Surgical Procedures |
| D013504 | Cardiovascular Surgical Procedures |
| D013514 | Surgical Procedures, Operative |
| D019637 | Orthopedic Procedures |
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| 6 months to five years |
| the 15D health-related quality of life instrument | to assess the health-related quality of life | 6 months to five years |
| The QuickDASH | to assess the upper-extremity function | 6 months to five years |
| The MSTS upper extremity section | to assess the upper-extremity function | 6 months to five years |
| The TESS upper extremity section | to assess the upper-extremity function | 6 months to five years |
| Tampere |
| Finland |
| D009140 |
| Musculoskeletal Diseases |
| D019651 | Plastic Surgery Procedures |