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- * Conducted with 54 patients, the research found a significant correlation between TUGT results and the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS) score, with a specific threshold of 3.7 seconds indicating acceptable recovery.
- * The findings suggest that TUGT is a valuable tool for objectively monitoring postoperative recovery in these patients, potentially aiding in the design of individualized rehabilitation programs.
Article Abstract
Purpose: This study aimed to examine the validity of the timed up and go test (TUGT), which is a representative, objective, and functional assessment that can evaluate walking speed, strength, and balance, and determine the significant factors associated with physical dysfunction in the early postoperative period in patients with soft tissue sarcomas (STSs).
Methods: This retrospective, single-center, observational study conducted at the National Cancer Center Hospital included 54 patients with STSs in the thigh who underwent surgery. The Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS) score, which subjectively evaluates the affected limb, was evaluated at discharge, and TUGT was performed preoperatively and at discharge. Higher scores indicated good limb function in the MSTS score and poor performance in the TUGT. Spearman's correlation analysis was performed to identify the relationship between the MSTS score and TUGT. A receiver operating characteristic curve was used to calculate the cut-off value of the change in pre- and postoperative TUGT for an MSTS score of ≥ 80%. To examine the significant factors associated with physical dysfunction, multivariate regression analysis was performed using the change in pre- and postoperative TUGT as the dependent variable.
Results: Postoperative TUGT and the change in pre- and postoperative TUGT were significantly associated with the MSTS score. The cut-off value for the change in pre- and postoperative TUGT for acceptable affected lower-limb function was 3.7 s. Furthermore, quadriceps muscle resection was significantly associated with the change in pre- and postoperative TUGT in the early postoperative period.
Conclusions: TUGT could be a useful objective evaluation tool for postoperative patients with STSs. The cut-off value for the change in TUGT can be used to monitor postoperative recovery. If recovery is prolonged, a rehabilitation program can be designed according to the severity of the functional impairment in muscle strength, balance, or gait. In addition, sufficient information should be obtained regarding the presence or absence of quadriceps resection, which has a significant impact on postoperative performance.
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Article Synopsis
- This study aimed to explore how different clinical factors affect physical function in patients recovering from soft tissue sarcoma surgeries, using both subjective and objective measures.
- A total of 90 patients were grouped by tumor location and evaluated through the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS) score and the timed up-and-go test (TUGT) at various points in their recovery.
- Results showed no significant differences in physical function related to tumor location, but the removal of quadriceps and tibialis anterior muscles was linked to poorer postoperative mobility, suggesting targeted rehabilitation strategies may improve recovery outcomes.
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