Fever and Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome After Wide Resection of Pediatric Bone Sarcomas.

Background: While postoperative fever is common and thought to be physiological, data is limited in pediatric patients with bone sarcomas. Understanding the predictive value of postoperative fever and systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) in this population is essential to guide further workup and avoid delays in adjuvant therapy. The aim of this study is to characterize the prevalence of postoperative fever and SIRS in pediatric patients undergoing wide resection of bone sarcomas and to determine whether these signs are associated with wound or infectious complications.

Early Outcomes After Surgical Management of Geriatric Patella Fractures.

Objectives: To report the incidence and risk factors for prolonged hospitalization, discharge to a facility, and postoperative complications in geriatric patients who underwent surgery for patella fracture.

Design: Retrospective database review.

Setting: The American College of Surgeons-National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) collects data from 600 hospitals across the United States.

Thirty-day Outcomes After Surgery for Metastatic Bone Disease of the Extremities: An Analysis of the NSQIP Database.

Introduction: Metastatic bone disease of the extremities is a notable cause of morbidity and mortality. Surgical management is not curative; therefore, risks and benefits of surgery must be carefully considered. Previous studies of surgical outcomes are limited by small sample sizes because of the rare incidence of these procedures.

Thirty-Day Outcomes after Surgery for Primary Sarcomas of the Extremities: An Analysis of the NSQIP Database.

Background: Primary bone and soft tissue sarcomas are rare tumors requiring wide surgical resection and reconstruction to achieve local control. Postoperative complications can lead to delays in adjuvant therapy, potentially affecting long-term oncologic outcomes. Understanding postoperative complication risks is essential; however, past studies are limited by small sample sizes.

Thirty-Day Outcomes following Pediatric Bone and Soft Tissue Sarcoma Surgery: A NSQIP Pediatrics Analysis.

Background: Pediatric bone and soft tissue sarcomas are rare; therefore, national registries are essential tools for orthopedic oncology research. Past studies provide excellent data on long-term prognosis and survival trends but fail to examine treatment-specific morbidity. The aim of this study is to use a national registry to describe patient demographics, comorbidities, and adverse events in the first thirty days following surgical management of pediatric bone and soft tissue sarcomas.