Table 2.7.1
Mirels’ scoring system for metastatic bone disease
Score123

Site

Upper limb

Lower limb

Peritrochanteric

Pain

Mild

Moderate

Functional

Lesion

Blastic

Mixed

Lytic

Size (as seen on plain x-ray, max. destruction of cortex in any view)

<1/3

1/3–2/3

>2/3

Score123

Site

Upper limb

Lower limb

Peritrochanteric

Pain

Mild

Moderate

Functional

Lesion

Blastic

Mixed

Lytic

Size (as seen on plain x-ray, max. destruction of cortex in any view)

<1/3

1/3–2/3

>2/3

Maximum possible score is 12; if lesion scores 8 or above, then prophylactic fixation is recommended prior to radiotherapy

Close
This Feature Is Available To Subscribers Only

Sign In or Create an Account

Close

This PDF is available to Subscribers Only

View Article Abstract & Purchase Options

For full access to this pdf, sign in to an existing account, or purchase an annual subscription.

Close