Metastatic bone disease: Early referral for multidisciplinary care
- PMID: 35777838
- DOI: 10.3949/ccjm.89a.21062
Metastatic bone disease: Early referral for multidisciplinary care
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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