Oncology

Distal ostectomies may include part of the manus during limb salvage surgery of locally extensive distal radial osteosarcoma and using an endoprosthesis implant to reconstruct the defect.

Distal ostectomies may include part of the manus during limb salvage surgery of locally extensive distal radial osteosarcoma and using an endoprosthesis implant to reconstruct the defect.

Although possible cases of implant-associated osteosarcoma were identified, their occurrence was rare

The procedure should be considered for the treatment of dogs with bone tumors confined to the ischium

91% of owners perceived no change in their dog's attitude after amputation and 88% reported complete or nearly complete return to preamputation quality of life

The median survival time beyond the initial year was of approximately 8 months. The development of a surgical-site infection after limb-sparing surgery significantly affected prognosis.