Trends in Diagnosis and Surgical Treatment of Bone Metastases among Orthopedic Surgeons.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The proper diagnosis and treatment of bone metastases are essential for patient survival. However, several strategies for the treatment are practiced. Therefore, the aim of the study was to analyze what factors influence the choice of a method of treatment.

Methods

An online survey was conducted within the Polish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology. It consisted of 45 questions and was divided into four main parts: Participant Characteristics, Diagnosis and Qualification, Treatment, and Clinical Cases.

Results

A total number of 104 responses were collected. The most frequently chosen methods were: Intramedullary nail (IMN) + Resection + Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) (30.47%) and IMN without tumor resection (42.13%), and in third place, modular endopros

SUBMITTER: Ciechanowicz D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9341391 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature