Effectiveness of pre- and postoperative physiothera-py interventions in patients with osteosarcoma.

Abstract

Introduction: The lack of information on the effectiveness of physiotherapy interventions in the rehabilitation of patients with osteosarcoma in Ecuador has led to late evaluations, increasing the aggressiveness of the disease.

Materials and methods: The research aimed to analyze the effectiveness of the physiotherapy intervention in the pre-and postoperative phases, compiling information from 35 scientific articles through a documentary and inductive approach. Methodological quality was evaluated with the PEDro scale, guaranteeing a score >7 to validate the studies. Databases such as Redalyc, ProQuest, LILACS, Scopus, PubMed, SJR, Cochrane, Scielo, and PEDro were used, applying search strategies with Boolean operators.

Results: In the pre-and postoperative phase, physiotherapeutic interventions such as massages, nerve stimulation, acupuncture, Cryotherapy, and exercise were performed, significantly reducing pain, fatigue, anxiety, and depression, improving mobility, and strengthening muscles.

Conclusion: Application within a multidisciplinary approach in patients with osteosarcoma resulted in well-being and symptomatic improvement. This study supports the effectiveness of physiotherapy in comprehensive treatment, allowing patients' independence after surgical and prosthetic treatment, highlighting the importance of implementing these interventions from the initial phases of diagnosis.