Growth Expectation in Children: Leg Length Discrepancy Related with Bone Tumor in Children / 대한골관절종양학회지
The Journal of the Korean Bone and Joint Tumor Society
;
: 1-10, 2011.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-172343
ABSTRACT
The main goals of treatment of malignant bone tumor are the prolongation of life survival and the improvement of quality of life. In growing children, however, leg length discrepancy (LLD) is one of major problem in the treatment of malignant bone tumors. Therefore, the precise understanding of growth in children is essential, and the prediction of LLD is critical in deciding the time and options of surgery. In addition, to use the adequate method of growth expectation, periodic follow-up and collaboration with patient's parents are needed.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Parents
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Quality of Life
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Cooperative Behavior
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Leg
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Life Support Care
Limits:
Child
/
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
The Journal of the Korean Bone and Joint Tumor Society
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
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