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ArticleIndian journal of palliative care

Principles of Management of Extremity Skeletal Metastasis.

Srinath Gupta, Ashish Gulia, Vineet Kurisunkal, Mishil Parikh, Sanjay Gupta

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Article in Indian journal of palliative care. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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5 authors.

Srinath GuptaDepartment of Bone and Soft Tissue, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Ashish GuliaDepartment of Bone and Soft Tissue, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Vineet KurisunkalDepartment of Bone and Soft Tissue, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Mishil ParikhDepartment of Orthopaedics, DY Patil School of Medicine, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Sanjay GuptaDivision of Orthopaedic Surgery, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, Scotland, UK.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Understanding the epidemiology of extremity skeletal metastasis and the factors deciding the treatment decision-making are essential in developing a diagnostic and treatment strategy. This leads to optimum care and reduces disease-related burden. With the evolution of medical, radiation therapy, and surgical methods, cancer care has improved the quality of life for patients with improved survival and functional status in patients with skeletal metastasis. Based on the currently available literature, we have described a step-wise evaluation and management strategy of metastatic extremity bone disease. The present review article addresses various aspects and related controversies related to evaluation, staging, and treatment options in the management of extremity bone metastasis. This article also highlights the role of multidisciplinary involvement in management of extremity skeletal metastasis.

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Angioembolizationendoprosthesismegaprosthesispathological fractureradiotherapyskeletal metastasis

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PMID31673216
PMCPMC6812423

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