Erschienen in:
07.12.2016 | CORR Insights
CORR Insights®: What Factors are Associated With Quality Of Life, Pain Interference, Anxiety, and Depression in Patients With Metastatic Bone Disease?
verfasst von:
Andrea Piccioli, MD
Erschienen in:
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research®
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Ausgabe 2/2017
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Excerpt
For patients with metastatic bone disease, intramedullary nailing and endoprosthetic reconstruction are two surgical approaches that can treat the fractured segment, prevent neurovascular injuries, and ensure that the patient remains highly functional [
6]. Beyond surgical approaches, managing quality of life (QOL)-related concerns such as pain, anxiety, and depression also play a role in the treatment of patients with metastatic bone disease. Our speciality, however, currently lacks robust data that can identify patients with bone metastases who are more susceptible to pain, anxiety, depression, and ultimately, a worse QOL. …