Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4083446 | Orthopedic Clinics of North America | 2009 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Persistent axial pain with or without neurologic changes should prompt workup for a possible tumor of the spine. Metastatic disease is more predominant than primary tumors, but still needs adequate evaluation before any management. The various steps of evaluation, diagnosis, and staging are reviewed.
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