Journal article
The Surgical Management of Proximal Femoral Metastases: A Narrative Review
Abstract
The proximal femur is a common location for the development of bony metastatic disease. Metastatic bone disease in this location can cause debilitating pain, pathologic fractures, reduced quality of life, anemia or hypercalcemia. A thorough history, physical examination and preoperative investigations are required to ensure accurate diagnosis and prognosis. The goals of surgical management is to provide pain relief and return to function with a …
Authors
Axelrod D; Gazendam AM; Ghert M
Journal
Current Oncology, Vol. 28, No. 5, pp. 3748–3757
Publisher
MDPI
DOI
10.3390/curroncol28050320
ISSN
1198-0052