Fracture-associated sarcomas.
Fracture-associated sarcomas occur at the site of a fracture that usually occurred 5 or more years ago. This article reviews hypotheses regarding the casualty of these sarcomas. Diagnosis and treatment are described, and ways to avoid development of fracture-associated sarcomas are discussed. At present, the best treatment is prevention, and the best mode of prevention is to achieve uncomplicated fracture healing.
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Department of Orthopaedics, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio.
D000818:Animals; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D004285:Dogs; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000662:veterinary; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications / Q000662:veterinary*; D012516:Osteosarcoma / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*