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Spinal metastases and metastatic spinal cord compression

  • NICE guideline
  • Reference number: NG234
  • Published:  06 September 2023
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Research recommendations coming out of this guidance

  • How effective is stereotactic ablative radiotherapy compared with standard radiotherapy in the postoperative treatment of metastatic spinal cord compression (MSCC)? 

  • What are the effective forms of immobilisation for people with MSCC? 

  • What are the effective forms of remobilisation for people with MSCC?

  • What is the effectiveness of surgery in the prevention of MSCC for people with spinal metastases without pain or instability? 

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