Publication Name	World Journal of Orthopedics
Manuscript ID	116525
Country	Japan

Category	Orthopedics
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Cohort Study
Article Title	Prognostic factors for patients undergoing surgery for femur metastases following systemic treatment
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Yuki Ishibashi, Keiu Nakazato, Naohiro Tachibana, Jim Yu, Satomi Ugawa, Yuki Asanuma, Yusuke Kusunoki, Sho Hasebe, Tomoshi Takahashi and Nobuhiro Hara
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Corresponding Author	Yuki Ishibashi, MD, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Japanese Red Cross Musashino Hospital, 1-26-1 Sakaiminatocho, Musashino 180-0023, Tōkyō, Japan. yuki19861024@gmail.com
Key Words	Femur metastasis; Surgery; Prognostic factors; Systemic treatment after surgery; Retrospective studies
Core Tip	This retrospective cohort study included 24 patients who underwent surgery for femoral metastasis by orthopedic doctors and received preoperative systemic therapy. We investigated the relationship between overall survival and clinical parameters, including serum biochemical concentrations and blood cell counts. Administering systemic treatment after surgery may be a favorable prognostic factor in patients undergoing surgery for femoral metastasis who have also received preoperative systemic treatment.
Citation	Ishibashi Y, Nakazato K, Tachibana N, Yu J, Ugawa S, Asanuma Y, Kusunoki Y, Hasebe S, Takahashi T, Hara N. Prognostic factors for patients undergoing surgery for femur metastases following systemic treatment. World J Orthop 2026; In press

Received	2025-11-14 12:48
Peer-Review Started	2025-11-14 12:48
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-11-30 01:30
Return for Revision	2025-11-30 01:30
Revised	2025-12-19 09:29
Publication Fee Transferred	2025-12-26 05:15
Second Decision by Editor	2026-02-06 02:44
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-06 08:22
Articles in Press	2026-02-06 08:22
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