Albumin and Survival in Extremity Metastatic Bone Disease: An Analysis of Two Independent Datasets.

Introduction: Numerous prognostication models have been developed to estimate survival in patients with extremity metastatic bone disease, but few include albumin despite albumin's role in malnutrition and inflammation. The purpose of this study was to examine two independent datasets to determine the value for albumin in prognosticating survival in this population.

Materials And Methods: Extremity metastatic bone disease patients undergoing surgical management were identified from two independent populations.