What is the postoperative care for osteosarcoma patients

For osteosarcoma, a disease with a low incidence rate, patients generally adopt surgical treatment options. With the development of medicine and the obvious effect of surgical treatment, patients have higher confidence. After the operation of osteosarcoma, the most important and most critical postoperative care occupies an important link. What are the postoperative care for osteosarcoma patients and what should be paid attention to? Please learn about it below.

1. Chemotherapy can be started 2 weeks after the operation, when the incision has healed and the general condition has recovered.

2. Provide routine care for general orthopedics and osteosarcoma.

3. After limb-sparing surgery for osteosarcoma of the limbs, the affected limb should be elevated with a stent, pillow, etc. to facilitate blood return; the placement of the limb fixed with a plaster splint should be based on the principle of comfort, facilitating venous return, and not causing plaster breakage or compressing local soft tissue; the sensation, movement, and numbness of the distal fingers (toes) of the limb should be closely observed to understand whether the limb nerves are compressed or damaged.

4. After osteosarcoma amputation, the nature of the incision pain should be understood, which is often neuropathic pain, and symptomatic treatment should be given; the color, temperature, and sensation of the skin at the edge of the incision should be observed to see if there is necrosis; functional exercises of the residual limb should be performed as soon as possible to prepare for the installation of the prosthesis.

5. Strictly implement aseptic operation, keep the negative pressure drainage tube unobstructed, keep the incision dry, observe the healing of the incision and the swelling and blood circulation of the affected limb, avoid prolonged pressure on the incision, and prevent necrosis.

6. Nutrient-rich liquid or semi-liquid food can be eaten 6-12 hours after surgery, and normal food can be given the next day.

After reading this article, you should have a certain understanding of the care methods for osteosarcoma patients after surgery. I also hope that everyone can take better care of their bodies and prevent diseases in advance.