Risk Factors and Probability of Vertebral Body Collapse in Metastases of the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine

Abstract

With respect to the timing and occurrence of vertebral collapse, there is a distinct discrepancy between the thoracic and thoracolumbar or lumbar spine. When a prophylactic treatment is required, the optimum timing and method of treatment should be selected according to the level and extent of the metastatic vertebral involvement.