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Minimally Invasive Isolated Limb Perfusion (MI-ILP) for Locally Advanced Melanomas and Sarcomas of the Extremity

Minimally Invasive Isolated Limb Perfusion (MI-ILP) for Locally Advanced Melanomas and Sarcomas of the Extremity

Published on: January 31, 2025

Limb salvage surgery for calcaneal malignancy.

Jing Li¹, Zheng Guo, Guo-Xian Pei

¹Orthopaedic Oncology Department, Xijing Hospital Affiliated to the Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, People's Republic of China.

Journal of Surgical Oncology

|June 26, 2010

Summary

Distally pedicled osteocutaneous fibular flaps enable successful limb salvage for calcaneal malignancy. This technique provides good tumor control and functional restoration, with minimal complications in most patients.

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic Oncology
Surgical Reconstruction
Lower Extremity Surgery

Background:

Calcaneal malignancy presents unique reconstruction challenges due to rarity and anatomy.
Limb salvage for calcaneal tumors is increasingly feasible with advanced oncologic treatments and wide resection techniques.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy of distally pedicled osteocutaneous folded fibular flaps for reconstruction after total calcanectomy in primary calcaneal malignancy.
To assess oncologic control and functional outcomes in patients undergoing this limb salvage procedure.

Main Methods:

Retrospective review of five patients with primary calcaneal malignancy undergoing total calcanectomy and reconstruction with distally pedicled osteocutaneous folded fibular flaps (2001-2007).
Diagnoses included chondrosarcoma, Ewing's sarcoma, and osteosarcoma; tumors were staged I A to II B.

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Minimally Invasive Isolated Limb Perfusion (MI-ILP) for Locally Advanced Melanomas and Sarcomas of the Extremity

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Published on: January 31, 2025

Functional outcomes assessed using Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS) and American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) scores; mean follow-up was 50.4 months.

Main Results:

All patients achieved wide resection margins; no local recurrence was observed.
Four patients had no evidence of disease; one had lung metastasis but was alive with disease.
High functional scores (average MSTS 93: 83.2%, AOFAS: 86.4%) with minimal limp in four patients.
Fibular flaps survived in all cases with successful bone union (mean 6.2 months) and full weight-bearing (mean 8.6 months).
Two patients experienced minor surgery-related complications (hematoma, skin margin necrosis).

Conclusions:

Distally pedicled osteocutaneous fibular flap reconstruction is a successful limb salvage strategy for calcaneal malignancy.
The procedure offers satisfactory local tumor control and effective functional restoration of the lower extremity.
This technique demonstrates good oncologic and functional outcomes, making it a viable option for complex calcaneal tumor resections.