Reconstruction using massive allografts after resection of extremity XXXX the study design: A retrospective cohort study.

@entity1 @entity174 @entity5 @entity79 @entity421 @entity85
PURPOSE: Allografts have been shown useful in the reconstruction of @entity79 after @entity5 resection. This study aimed to investigate the feasibility of using massive allografts to reconstruct @entity79 after resection of extremity @entity421 . METHODS: The clinical data of 15 @entity1 treated with massive allograft reconstruction after resection of extremity @entity421 from January 2005 to January 2008 were retrospectively reviewed. Neoadjuvant and postoperative chemotherapy was used in all @entity1 . The postoperative functions of the salvaged limbs were evaluated using the scoring system proposed by the @entity85 Society (MSTS). RESULTS: All @entity1 were followed up for a mean of 61 months (range, 14-99 months). No nonunion occurred during follow-up. The mean time to union was 9 months (range, 3-21 months). No immune rejection, allograft infection, allograft @entity174 , and limb length disparity occurred. However, 2 @entity1 had broken implants. The mean MSTS score at the last follow-up was 26 points. Four @entity1 died and 2 @entity1 had @entity5 recurrence. The 5-year disease free survival rate was 73.3%. CONCLUSION: Massive allograft reconstruction is safe and effective for @entity79 caused by resection of extremity @entity421 .
