ReviewCancers2025
Current Concepts in the Management and Treatment of Spinal Metastases-A Systematic Literature Review.
Review in Cancers, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.
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Who cites it
6 citing papers in PubMed.
- Clinical features and prognostic factors for spinal metastasis from sarcomatoid carcinoma: identifying candidates suitable for surgical intervention.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2026Article
- Exploring clinical and demographic determinants of time to treatment in spinal metastases: A Large-Scale cohort study of more than 1000 patients.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2026Article
- Multiphysics finite element analysis of vertebral stability in simulated osteolytic lumbar defects treated withFrontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2026Article
- Contemporary management strategies for spinal metastases: diagnosis, multidisciplinary approaches, and outcomes - a narrative review.Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) · 2026Review
- Enabling earlier detection of spinal lesions in CT imaging with artificial intelligence-a case study.Frontiers in artificial intelligence · 2026Article
- The role of multidisciplinary team meetings in the management of spinal tumors.Journal of craniovertebral junction & spineReview
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Abstract
backgroundThe advent of novel cancer therapies has significantly improved both life expectancy and quality of life for cancer patients. However, this has also led to an increased incidence of metastases, particularly spinal metastases, which pose a significant clinical challenge due to their potential to compromise spinal stability, mobility and neurological function.
objectiveThe aim of this study is to identify current symptom scores, determine the diagnosis, evaluate treatment modalities, and review prognostic scores and management algorithms for spinal metastases to aid in therapeutic decision making.
methodsA systematic literature review was conducted in PubMed focusing on available full-text review articles published in English between 1 January 2012 and 1 July 2022. The search terms were "spinal metastasis OR spinal metastases OR spine metastasis OR spine metastases AND treatment OR management".
resultsSeveral treatment algorithms, including NOMS (neurology, oncology, mechanical stability, and systemic disease) and LMNOP (localization, mechanical instability, neurology, oncology), have been proposed to guide clinical decision making. However, the development of prognostic scores that incorporate the impact of newer treatment modalities remains an important area of research.
conclusionsEffective management of spinal metastases requires a multidisciplinary approach, with emphasis on early diagnosis. Treatment decisions are individualized. Further research is essential to refine treatment strategies and improve patient outcomes.
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