Physical therapist management and coordination of care to prevent pathological hip fracture from metastatic disease: a case report.

Background: Bone metastases are common in patients with progressive cancer and often present in long bones, leading to adverse events such as pathologic fractures. In the acute care setting, physical therapists (PTs) may be the initial providers who identify symptoms associated with fracture risk and communicate concerns to help prevent such adverse events.

Case Description: A 39-year-old female patient with metastatic breast cancer was admitted to the hospital due to uncontrolled pain.