Functional outcomes after total scapulectomy for malignant bone or soft tissue tumors in the shoulder girdle

Abstract

Total scapulectomy is a feasible alternative to amputation as it preserves acceptable elbow and hand function.

Functional Results and Emotional Acceptance after Scapulectomy for Malignant Shoulder Tumors

“…In this study, the functional results, specifically, an average MSTS score 54%, are similar to those reported for total scapulectomy by Hayashi et al . (57%) and for scapulectomy by Kiss et al . (65%).…”

Primary malignant tumours of the scapula—a review of 29 cases

“…Although the shoulder girdle, including the proximal humerus, the scapula and the clavicle, is the third most common site for tumours of bone and soft tissue tumours, primary tumours of the scapula still present a rare diagnosis [1][2][3][4]. Most common tumours involving the scapula are chondrosarcoma in adolescents and Ewing's sarcoma in children [3].…”

Reconstruction with constrained scapular prosthesis after total scapulectomy for scapular malignant tumor

“…Scapular malignant tumors are rare and account approximately 0.7‐1.6% of all malignant tumors . At present, 90% of patients with scapular malignant tumors can receive limb‐salvage surgery because of the development of medical imaging, adjuvant treatments, and surgical techniques . The goals of treatment of scapular malignant tumors are to completely remove the tumors, provide a stable and painless shoulder joint, and retain maximum possible function of shoulder and normal hand, wrist, and elbow functions.…”

“…With advances in radiotherapeutic, chemotherapeutic, and surgical techniques, approximately 90% of these tumors can be limb‐sparing resection . However, surgical reconstruction presents a great challenge when the whole scapula is resected.…”