Spinal metastasis.
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Confirmed diagnosis of spinal metastasis by radiological evaluation Confirmed diagnosis of spinal metastasis by histopathological evaluation
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Previous history of Intra-operative Radiation therapy (IORT) to the same involved location Presence of primary bone tumors or neural tissue tumors of spine Presence of any local soft tissue infection or systemic infection Presence of underlying anatomic disorder of spinal column
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain. Timepoint: Pre-operative period; 2nd week, 1st month, 2nd month and 6 month post-operative period. Method of measurement: Visual Assessment Score (VAS) questionnaire.;Individual's ability of performance. Timepoint: Pre-operative period; 2nd week, 1st month, 2nd month and 6 month post-operative period. Method of measurement: Karnofsky Performance Scale (KPS) questionnaire.;Neurological status. Timepoint: Pre- and post-operative period. Method of measurement: Neurological examination.;Assessment of patient's disability. Timepoint: Pre-operative period; 2nd week, 1st month, 2nd month and 6 month post-operative period. Method of measurement: Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences