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TESS
(Toronto Extremity Salvage Score)
Focus:
The Toronto Extremity Salvage Score (TESS) focuses on measuring physical function and disability in patients with extremity bone and soft tissue sarcoma following surgical treatment, including limb-sparing surgery and amputation.
Relevant Survey:
- Body Part: Upper and Lower Extremities
- Area Of Focus: Post-Surgical Functional Outcomes, Sarcoma Recovery, Limb Salvage vs. Amputation
The TESS is a validated PROM that evaluates patient-perceived ability to perform daily and social activities after surgical management of sarcomas.
Description:
The TESS is a condition-specific PROM designed to capture functional status in patients treated for extremity sarcomas. It assesses mobility, self-care, daily living, and social activities. Patients rate the difficulty of performing various tasks, producing a score from 0 (severe disability) to 100 (normal function). It is widely used in oncology rehabilitation and orthopedic oncology research.
Use Cases:
- Assessing functional recovery after limb-sparing surgery or amputation.
- Comparing surgical interventions in orthopedic oncology.
- Tracking rehabilitation progress over time.
- Supporting survivorship care and patient counseling.
- Oncology research measuring patient-centered outcomes.
Number Of Questions:
30 (Upper Extremity version) / 31 (Lower Extremity version)
Click here to view the questionnaire.
Questionnaire Survey Consists of:
30–31 items on:
- Mobility (walking, climbing stairs, driving)
- Self-care (dressing, grooming)
- Daily and social activities (household, recreational, work)
