The importance of timely treatment for quality of life and survival in patients with symptomatic spinal metastases

ConclusionsThe results from the present study show delayed treatment of patients with symptomatic spinal metastases has both direct and indirect adverse consequences for functional performance status, quality of life and survival. Optimization of referral pattern may accelerate the time to surgical treatment, potentially leading to better quality of life and survival.
Source: European Spine Journal - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research