Spinal surgery in the treatment of metastatic back pain: three case reports.

Fallon, M T; O'Neill, W M · Palliat Med · 1993

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Back pain resulting from spinal instability in metastatic bone disease can be difficult to alleviate by pharmacological methods and surgical intervention is frequently required. This paper discusses the treatment options with three illustrative case reports.

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