Prevalence and Characteristics of Pathological Fractures in Patients Referred to Specialist Palliative Care: A Retrospective Study From India

Conclusion: Annual prevalence of pathological fractures in patients referred to the specialist palliative care clinic was 1.29%. It was associated with significant symptom burden and affected oncological treatments. Close monitoring of patients with bone metastases is crucial and proactive implementation of prophylactic measures to prevent such skeletal related events is warranted.PMID:38498778 | DOI:10.1177/10499091241240134

Source: The American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care - March 18, 2024 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Jyothsna Kuriakose Sumith Surendran Jayita K Deodhar Prasun P Rutula N Sonawane Prarthna Jayaseelan Source Type: research