Spinal metastases at the thoracolumbar junction - Influencing factors for surgical decision-making according to a multicentric registry.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Spinal metastases at the thoracolumbar junction (TLJ) pose a significant risk for spinal instability and necessitate special considerations regarding surgical management. Longer patient survival due to improved oncologic therapies may justify extensive instrumented surgery.

Research question

The aim of this study was to analyze the standard of care in a large multicentric cohort of patients with TLJ metastases regarding surgical decision-making, management, and associated morbidity.

Material and methods

Patients with surgically treated spinal metastases at the TLJ between 2010 and 2022 were enrolled at five academic tertiary spine centers. Epidemiological, surgical, clinical, and outcome data was assessed retrospectively. Surgical management was sorted ac

SUBMITTER: Hubertus V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11876765 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature