Demographic details of the 72 patients.
| Variables | N (%) |
|---|---|
| Male | 29 (40.0) |
| Female | 43 (60.0) |
| Age, yrs (range) | 40 (3–76) |
| Disease type | |
| Diffuse | 58 (80.6) |
| Localized | 14 (19.4) |
| Site | |
| Shoulder | 2 (2.8) |
| Elbow | 3 (4.2) |
| Wrist and carpal | 4 (5.6) |
| Hip | 9 (12.5) |
| Knee | 35 (48.6) |
| Ankle and foot | 19 (26.4) |
| Bone lesion (initial) | |
| Yes | 24 (33.3) |
| No | 33 (45.8) |
| Unknown | 15 (20.8) |
| Surgical treatment | |
| Yes | 66 (91.7) |
| No* | 6 (8.3) |
↵* Includes observation after surgery at prereferral hospital.