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. 2024 Mar 1;103(3S Suppl 1):S28-S35.
doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000002396.

Role of Rehabilitation in Spine Tumors

Lisa Ruppert  1 , Kristen de Vries
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Role of Rehabilitation in Spine Tumors

Lisa Ruppert et al. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. .

Abstract

Primary and metastatic spine tumors can lead to devastating complications, but timely and careful management of these patients can improve outcomes. A multidisciplinary and structured approach is the most effective way to evaluate patients with spine disease and mitigate the risk of complications. The neurologic, oncologic, mechanical and systemic disease framework gives comprehensive guidance to providers regarding appropriate management. Physiatrists play a critical role in these patients' initial evaluation and continued management throughout cancer treatment. Patients with spinal cord involvement have extensive needs, requiring an individualized management approach. Even though patients with nontraumatic spinal cord injury benefit from rehabilitation efforts and have improved outcomes, they are not routinely admitted to inpatient rehabilitation units or referred to outpatient cancer rehabilitation. Ongoing efforts are needed to promote rehabilitation medicine involvement in improving functional outcomes and quality of life for patients with spine involvement.

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