Metastatic bone disease: Early referral for multidisciplinary care

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Abstract

It is estimated that more than half of all cancers develop bony metastases, exacting a substantial cost in terms of patient quality of life and healthcare expenses. Prompt diagnosis and management have been shown to reduce morbidity and costs. When a patient with a history of cancer presents with musculoskeletal pain, heightened awareness of the risk of bone metastasis should prompt immediate referral to an orthopedic specialist. A multidisciplinary approach is needed to identify an appropriate treatment plan for the patient based on the prognosis, fracture status, and extent of skeletal disease.

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Ardakani, A. H. G., Faimali, M., Nystrom, L., Mesko, N., Mughal, M., Ware, H., & Gikas, P. (2022). Metastatic bone disease: Early referral for multidisciplinary care. Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine, 89(7), 393–399. https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.89a.21062

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