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Summary data of clinical and functional outcomes
| Mean | SD | Range | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parameter | |||
| Resection and reconstruction length (cm) | 6 | 1 | 5–8 |
| Time to proximal junction union (months) | 9 | 4 | 3–18 |
| Time to distal junction union (months) | 4 | 2 | 3–12 |
| Functional outcome | |||
| Forearm rotational arc (degrees) | 113 | 49 | 0–160 |
| Grip strength (percent uninvolved) | 51 | 23 | 10–99 |
| DASH | 9 | 7 | 0–24 |
| MSTS 1987 | 29 | 1 | 26–30 |
| MSTS 1993 (%) | 96 | 4 | 87–100 |
DASH = Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand; MSTS = Musculoskeletal Tumor Society.
