Functional Outcomes After Limb-Salvage Surgery and Endoprosthetic Reconstruction With an Expandable Prosthesis: A Report of 4 Cases

Reconstruction with a noninvasive expandable endoprosthesis produces satisfactory functional outcomes in pediatric patients with primary tumors of the bone. Patients in our study displayed some persisting physical difficulties including decreased ROM and strength and altered gait and sit-to-stand patterns, yet they maintained high levels of emotional acceptance and coping.