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Abstract
Sarcomas are a relatively rare cancer that, depending on the location, can cause significant neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction and require rehabilitation interventions to reduce pain, restore function, and improve quality of life. This review focuses on sarcoma subtypes that frequently cause these complications: bony and soft tissue sarcomas leading to limb salvage or amputation, desmoid tumors, and malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors. Rehabilitation approaches and outcomes are discussed, as well as considerations for childhood sarcoma survivors transitioning to adulthood. Copyright ÂEntities:
Keywords: Amputee rehabilitation; Cancer rehabilitation; Desmoid rehabilitation; MPNST rehabilitation; Sarcoma rehabilitation
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Year: 2017 PMID: 27912995 DOI: 10.1016/j.pmr.2016.08.008
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am ISSN: 1047-9651 Impact factor: 1.784