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Review
. 2022 Jul 1;89(7):393-399.
doi: 10.3949/ccjm.89a.21062.

Metastatic bone disease: Early referral for multidisciplinary care

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Metastatic bone disease: Early referral for multidisciplinary care

Amir Hossain Gahanbani Ardakani et al. Cleve Clin J Med. .
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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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