Bone and soft tissue sarcomas represent only about 2% of all malignancies; however, their treatment - with the goal of curing the patient while preserving the functionality of the affected body part - can, unlike other malignancies, only be successful with therapy concepts devised by interdisciplinary teams. This volume provides an extensive up-to-date overview of the specific diagnostics and current treatment standards of these rare entities, presenting the various limb-sparing modalities for patients with bone and soft tissue sarcomas with special regard to innovative reconstructive options. The evaluation of quality of life based on validated scores and the individual methods of coping with the illness through creative artistic projects are also acknowledged and integrated in the whole concept.

Diagnostics

Biopsy of Bone and Soft Tissue Tumours: Hints and Hazards
The Role of Intra-operative Pathological Evaluation in the Management of Musculoskeletal Tumours
Sentinel Node Biopsy in Soft Tissue Sarcome
Bone Sarcomas
Modular Endoprosthetic Reconstruction in Malignant Bone Tumors: Indications and Limits
Allograft Reconstruction in Malignant Bone Tumors: Indications and Limits
Expandable Endoprostheses in Malignant Bone Tumors in Children: Indications and Limitations
The Long-Term Risks of Infection and Amputation with Limb Salvage Surgery Using Endoprostheses
Reconstruction of the Pelvis After Resection of Malignant Bone Tumours in Children and Adolescents
Methods of Biological Reconstruction for Bone Sarcoma: Indications and Limits
Bone Sarcoma of the Spine
Computer-Assisted Pelvic Tumor Resection: Fields of Application, Limits, and Perspectives
Pulmonary Metastasectomy for Osteosarcoma: Is It Justified?
Soft Tissue Sarcomas
Standardized Approach to the Treatment of Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma of the Extremities
Evaluating Surgery Quality in Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Peripheral Nerve Considerations in the Management of Extremity Soft Tissue Sarcomas
Isolated Limb Perfusion with TNF-? and Melphalan in Locally Advanced Soft Tissue Sarcomas of the Extremities
Management of Locally Recurrent Soft Tissue Sarcoma after Prior Surgery and Radiation Therapy
Management of Vascular Involvement in Extremity Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Current Concepts in the Management of Retroperitoneal Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Pulmonary Metastasectomy for Soft Tissue Sarcomas: Is It Justified?
Quality of Life Assessment
Quality of Life (QOL) in Patients with Osteosarcoma
Clinical Trials in Osteosarcoma Treatment: Patients' Perspective Through Art.