Limb Salvage Surgery has a Higher Complication Rate than Amputation but is Still Beneficial for Patients Younger than 10 Years Old with Osteosarcoma of an Extremity

Comparative study examining limb salvage surgery versus amputation in children under 10 with extremity osteosarcoma. Despite higher complication rates, limb preservation offers clinical benefits for this young patient population, challenging traditional recommendations for primary amputation.