Abstract
Metastatic carcinoma is the most common malignancy of bone. The clinical presentation of patients with skeletal metastasis is variable. When asked to evaluate a patient with a pathologic lesion or unexplained bone pain, the orthopedic surgeon should follow a logical sequence of steps in evaluating the patient with suspected metastasis to optimize care and avoid complications. In the majority of cases, a systematic approach to the patient with skeletal metastasis leads to the correct diagnosis.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 515-528 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Orthopedic Clinics of North America |
Volume | 31 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2000 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine