Factors that influence functional outcome after total or subtotal scapulectomy: Japanese Musculoskeletal Oncology Group (JMOG) study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Scapulectomy requires not only joint resection but also wide resection of the shoulder girdle muscles. Even the significance of reconstruction has not yet been determined because of the difficulties in comparing the different conditions. The purpose of this study was to investigate factors that influence functional outcomes after scapulectomy in a multicenter study.

Methods

This retrospective study comprised 48 patients who underwent total or subtotal scapulectomy and were followed for at least one year after surgery. Patients were registered at the Japanese Musculoskeletal Oncology Group affiliated hospitals. Soft tissue reconstruction for joint stabilization was performed when there was enough remaining tissue for reconstruction of the rotator cuff and tendons.

SUBMITTER: Hayashi K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4061101 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature