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World J Orthop. Sep 18, 2024; 15(9): 841-849
Published online Sep 18, 2024. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v15.i9.841
Impacts of radiation therapy on quality of life and pain relief in patients with bone metastases
Armin Hoveidaei, Mehdi Karimi, Vida Khalafi, Patrick Fazeli, Amir Human Hoveidaei
Armin Hoveidaei, Students’ Scientific Research Center, Exceptional Talents Development Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1416753955, Iran
Mehdi Karimi, Bogomolets National Medical University, Kyiv 01601, Ukraine
Vida Khalafi, Student Research Committee, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom 7413188941, Iran
Patrick Fazeli, Brown University, Providence, RI 02912, United States
Amir Human Hoveidaei, International Center for Limb Lengthening, Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD 21215, United States
Author contributions: All authors participated in the conception and primary drafting of the manuscript; Hoveidaei AH focused on conception and made critical revisions to the manuscript; Fazeli P contributed to the research as an individual consultant without using Brown University’s resources; All authors have read and approved the final version of the manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Amir Human Hoveidaei, MD, Research Fellow, International Center for Limb Lengthening, Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, 2401 West Belvedere Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215, United States. hoveidaei.a.h@gmail.com
Received: June 29, 2024
Revised: July 31, 2024
Accepted: August 15, 2024
Published online: September 18, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Radiation therapy (RT) significantly alleviates pain and improves quality of life in patients with bone metastases. Optimizing RT effectiveness involves personalized treatment approaches and supportive care measures to manage side effects, enhancing overall well-being and symptom control.