The purpose of this study is to assess the functional capabilities and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of upper-extremity sarcoma patients who have undergone limb salvage surgery.~Patient hospital records are retrospectively reviewed for demographic and clinical data.~The patient recruitment takes place at the outpatient clinic of the Comprehensive Cancer Center, Helsinki University Hospital, and Tampere University Hospital. The study includes a cross-sectional assessment at six months follow-up with five validated questionnaires. A follow-up is conducted two and five years after surgery in the outpatient clinic.
This study aims to assess the functional ability and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of upper extremity sarcoma patients who have undergone limb salvage surgery.