Management of metastatic disease of other bones

Metastases to the scapula and distal sites on the upper and lower extremities are infrequent. Although these metastases tend to occur in patients with advanced disease, a distal metastasis is occasionally the sole metastatic location. Distal metastases do not pose an immediate threat to a patient�...

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Published inThe Orthopedic clinics of North America Vol. 31; no. 4; p. 647
Main Authors Esther, R J, Bos, G D
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.10.2000
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Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Bone Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Bone Neoplasms - secondary
Bone Neoplasms - surgery
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Orthopedic Procedures
Radiography
Radionuclide Imaging
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Summary:Metastases to the scapula and distal sites on the upper and lower extremities are infrequent. Although these metastases tend to occur in patients with advanced disease, a distal metastasis is occasionally the sole metastatic location. Distal metastases do not pose an immediate threat to a patient's life; however, they may cause significant pain and disability. Appropriate management can considerably enhance function, quality of life, and, occasionally, survival. Seven cases of distal metastasis are presented in this article with discussion of operative and nonoperative approaches to management.
ISSN:0030-5898
DOI:10.1016/S0030-5898(05)70182-6