Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Turkish version of the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society scoring system in patients with musculoskeletal tumors

OBJECTIVE This study aimed to translate and cross-culturally adapt the musculoskeletal tumor society (MSTS) scoring system into Turkish determine reliability validity of translated version for functional evaluation patients with tumors. METHODS A total 36 (16 women, 20 men; mean age=36.6; age range=13-75 years) who underwent limb-salvage surgery owing benign aggressive or malignant tumors were included in study. Translation back translations MSTS performed according published guidelines. Short form (SF) physical component, Western Ontario McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC), disabilities arm, shoulder, hand (DASH), range motion scale (ROMS) that previously analyzed validation used validity. Reliability was evaluated by calculating test-retest internal consistency. Intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) evaluate inter-observer consistency reliability. Alpha (Cronbach's alpha) RESULTS It observed score has a strong negative DASH (r=-0.689; p<0.001) WOMAC scores (r=-0.634; moderate ROMS (r=0.521; p<0.001). Total also had statistically significant SF-36 (r values ranging from 0.425 0.609, Inter intra-observer found be excellent α=0.97 p<0.001; ICC: 0.97 (0.96-0.99; Unlike other subscales, statistical between dexterity hand-positioning subscales insignificant (r=-0.533, p =0.061 r=-0.336, p=0.261, respectively). CONCLUSION The seems valid reliable measures correct desired health-related quality life orthopedic oncology. coefficients determined strong. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level II, Diagnostic Study.