title: Limb Salvage Surgery for Musculoskeletal Oncology.
abstract: The management of musculoskeletal tumours has progressed tremendously over the past few decades. Limb salvage surgery has become a standard practise without compromising the oncological outcome. Patients generally will benefit with superior function and a better quality of life compared with definitive amputation. The multidisciplinary approach and advancement of surgeries are important to achieve patient survival and optimum function.
authors.affiliation: Orthopaedic Oncology Unit, Orthopaedic Department, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
authors.forename: Wan Faisham Nu'man Bin
authors.initials: WF
authors.lastname: Wan Ismail
keywords: limb salvage; sarcoma