James Langdon1, Adam Way, Samuel Heaton, Jason Bernard, Sean Molloy. 1. Specialist Registrar in Trauma and Orthopaedics, The Spinal Deformity Unit, The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Brockley Hill, Stanmore HA7 4LP, UK. jmplangdon@googlemail.com
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Osseous metastases occur in 50% of patients with renal cell carcinoma; of these, 15% occur in the spine. The treatment options for spinal metastases secondary to renal cell carcinoma are limited. This paper considers the current management options available for spinal metastases secondary to renal cell carcinoma. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A review of four patients with spinal metastases secondary to renal cell carcinoma. RESULTS: The presentation of four cases highlighting the current management options for spinal metastases secondary to renal cell carcinoma. CONCLUSIONS: Historically, spinal metastases from renal cell carcinoma have been poorly managed; however, as the treatment of the primary disease improves, better treatment of the secondary disease is needed. Cement augmentation, used alone for prophylactic stabilisation or in conjunction with a posterior decompression and fixation, provides a useful addition in the management of these patients optimising their chance to remain ambulant, continent, and pain-free.
INTRODUCTION: Osseous metastases occur in 50% of patients with renal cell carcinoma; of these, 15% occur in the spine. The treatment options for spinal metastases secondary to renal cell carcinoma are limited. This paper considers the current management options available for spinal metastases secondary to renal cell carcinoma. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A review of four patients with spinal metastases secondary to renal cell carcinoma. RESULTS: The presentation of four cases highlighting the current management options for spinal metastases secondary to renal cell carcinoma. CONCLUSIONS: Historically, spinal metastases from renal cell carcinoma have been poorly managed; however, as the treatment of the primary disease improves, better treatment of the secondary disease is needed. Cement augmentation, used alone for prophylactic stabilisation or in conjunction with a posterior decompression and fixation, provides a useful addition in the management of these patients optimising their chance to remain ambulant, continent, and pain-free.
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