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Review
. 1991 Jul;21(4):859-72.
doi: 10.1016/s0195-5616(91)50087-5.

Fracture-associated sarcomas

S Stevenson  1
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Review

Fracture-associated sarcomas

S Stevenson. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 1991 Jul.

Abstract

Fracture-associated sarcomas occur at the site of a fracture that usually occurred 5 or more years ago. This article reviews hypotheses regarding the casualty of these sarcomas. Diagnosis and treatment are described, and ways to avoid development of fracture-associated sarcomas are discussed. At present, the best treatment is prevention, and the best mode of prevention is to achieve uncomplicated fracture healing.

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