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  • Biomedical engineering
  • Rehabilitation medicine

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  • Wide surgical margins are essential for bone tumor resection.
  • Surgical options include local excision and amputation.
  • Amputation surgery generally presents lower morbidity compared to limb salvage procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the surgical management of bone tumors requiring wide margins.
  • To compare the morbidity of amputation versus limb salvage surgery.
  • To outline the requirements for effective prosthetic replacement in amputations.

Main Methods:

  • Review of surgical techniques for bone tumor resection.
  • Comparative analysis of morbidity associated with amputation and limb salvage.
  • Evaluation of prosthetic design principles for lower and upper extremity amputations.

Main Results:

  • Amputation surgery is associated with less morbidity than limb salvage surgery.
  • Effective lower-extremity prosthetics require comfort, stability for weight-bearing, and retention of the knee joint for optimal ambulation and reduced energy expenditure.
  • Upper-extremity prostheses must balance functionality with cosmetic acceptability.

Conclusions:

  • Amputation is a viable surgical option for bone tumors necessitating wide margins, offering reduced morbidity.
  • Successful prosthetic rehabilitation is critical for restoring function and quality of life after amputation.
  • Future prosthetic development should focus on anatomical and functional restoration, particularly knee joint preservation in lower-extremity cases.