Radiotherapy Does Not Impact Long-term Function Following Resection of Soft-tissue Sarcomas of the Hand

Background/Aim: Radiotherapy for soft tissue sarcomas (STS) of the hand is thought to be associated with poor function. The aim of this study was to compare the long-term functional outcome in patients with and without radiotherapy. Patients and Methods: At long–term follow-up (mean 10±5 years), 33 (13 males, 20 female) patients, were alive for review. The mean patient age at surgery was 33±17 years and 13 (39%) patients received radiotherapy...