[Diagnosis and treatment of spine metastases].
Metastatic disease of the spine occurs in as many as 70% of cancer patients. Patients may present with pain, neurologic deficit, or both. Treatment options include medical therapy, radiation, and surgery. The diversity of patients' conditions, tumors pathology, and the extent of disease complicate decision making and treatment. Treatment goals are palliative, aiming for pain control and maintenance of mobility. A multimodality therapy, results in better outcomes.
Smorgick
Yossi
Y
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, Zerifin, Israel. nuritan@Zahav.net.il
Mirovsky
Yigal
Y
Shalmon
Ehud
E
Lotan
Raphael
R
Dotan
Amit
A
Anekstein
Yoram
Y
D006801:Humans; D009362:Neoplasm Metastasis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D013125:Spinal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000556:secondary / Q000628:therapy*