Description
This transcript captures a Q&A session led by Michael Monument, focusing on various medical topics related to union rates and complications in surgery, particularly surrounding vascularized fibula allografts. In the discussion, Dr. Matthew Claxton addresses the comparison of union rates between his study and existing data on nonvascularized structures, noting a lack of complications such as fractures that were common in other studies. The conversation then shifts to Dr. Anna Jirovec, who discusses T cell infiltration in osteosarcoma patients and the definition of "brisk" lymphocyte infiltration. She explains their methodology involving an 18-gene signature to assess tumor inflammation and the utilization of the NanoString platform to glean insights into tumor characteristics. The session wraps up with acknowledgments of the participants and a positive reflection on the format of the event, emphasizing engagement from the audience.
DOI: 10.1302/3114-210125