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Description of studies reporting on frequency and location of STS of the upper extremity.
| Authors, year | Total | Shoulder-Arm, n (%) | Elbow-Forearm, n (%) | Wrist-Hand, n (%) | (Refs.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gustafson and Arner, 1999 | 108 | 50 (46.3) | 48 (44.4) | 10 (9.2) | (3) |
| Gerrand et al, 2003 | 139 | 74 (53.2) | 41 (29.5) | 24 (17.3) | (4) |
| Müller et al, 2016 | 195 | 98 (50.2) | 97 (49.8) | (5) | |
| Total | 442 | Proximal: 222 (50.2) | Distal: 220 (49.8) | – | |
STS, soft tissue sarcomas.
