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Our eight-year old son has Ewing's sarcoma, a tumor of the bone. In his case, the tumor is located in one of the forearm bones. The surgeon is planning to remove the tumor and fuse the two forearm bones together to hold the arm in a better position. What can we expect after surgery?

The fusion surgery joins the two bones of the forearm together. After surgery, your son will probably be placed in a cast that will go up above the elbow for about six weeks. After the cast is removed, a splint that helps elbow motion will be applied for another six weeks. Each surgeon may have an individual plan, so you should also discuss this question with your doctor.

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