Epidemiology of Spinal Metastases and Postsurgical Outcomes

Abstract Spinal metastases are a common complication of systemic malignancies, significantly affecting patients' quality of life and survival. This observational and retrospective study aims to evaluate the epidemiological characteristics of patients undergoing surgery for spinal metastases at A.C. Camargo Cancer Center, as well as their functional status up to 60 days postsurgery. Medical records of patients treated between March 2022 and August 2024 were analyzed, including variables such as age, sex, tumor type, pre- and postsurgical functional status, metastasis location, and the type of intervention performed. The outcomes analyzed include postsurgical functional status, hospital discharge rates, hospitalization periods, and mortality rates. The analysis was conducted using the Stata 13 (StataCorp LLC.) software with appropriate statistical tests. The results provide an updated overview of the clinical profile and functional outcomes of operated patients, helping optimize the management of spinal metastases.