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Table 1 Baseline clinical characteristics and examination findings in patients with myeloma metastases in the vertebral column. N = 129

From: Oncological and functional results of the surgical treatment of vertebral metastases in patients with multiple myeloma”

Variables

N (%)

Fracture

98 (76)

Multi level involvement

119 (92)

Vertebral body involvement

98 (76)

Spinal canal stenosis

54 (42)

Soft tissue mass

31 (24)

Orthopedic examination elements

Spinal axis disorder

68 (53)

Reflex scoliosis

61 (47)

Increased paraspinal muscle tension

94 (73)

Spinal pain on spinous processes

112 (87)

Pain on axial compression by pressing the head

86 (67)

Reduced mobility of the spine

114 (88)

Pain on movement

98 (76)

  1. Results are presented as a number with a percentage