Life Expectancy After Treatment of Metastatic Bone Disease: An International Trend Analysis

DISCUSSION: Median duration of survival after treatment of MBD has increased, which was a consistent finding in nearly all cancer types. Longer survival is likely attributable to improvements in both medical and surgical treatments. As life expectancy for patients with MBD increases, surgical methods should be selected with this in mind.LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: VI.PMID:38241634 | DOI:10.5435/JAAOS-D-23-00332
Source: The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research