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  • Orthopaedic surgery
  • Oncology
  • Pathologic fractures

Background:

  • Improving cancer treatments lead to increased patient longevity.
  • This results in a higher incidence of pathologic fractures.
  • Orthopaedic surgeons must understand these injury patterns.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline optimal care strategies for pathologic fractures.
  • To emphasize the importance of specialized management.
  • To prepare orthopaedic subspecialties for increasing cases.

Main Methods:

  • Multidisciplinary team approach is central to optimal care.
  • Prompt referral to specialized centers is recommended when workup is incomplete.
  • Treatment strategies must be individualized.

Main Results:

  • Optimal care hinges on a multidisciplinary team.
  • Individualized fixation strategies are essential.
  • Early referral improves outcomes for complex cases.

Conclusions:

  • Multidisciplinary teams are key for managing pathologic fractures.
  • Treatment must consider patient factors, cancer type, and goals.
  • Increased awareness and specialized management are vital due to improving cancer survival rates.