Below you will find in depth guidance to help in the management of patients diagnosed with MSCC, from initial management to rehabilitation and discharge.
- Clinical guidance for metastatic spinal cord compression - Greater Manchester pathway [PDF, 1.37MB]
- Clinical guidance for the management of spinal metastases with impending MSCC [PDF, 233KB]
- Metastatic spinal cord compression (MSCC) alert: guide to early recognition and rapid response (Primary Care) (2020) [PDF, 708KB]
- When you should seek urgent help for your back pain? - external animated video from Musculoskeletal Association of Chartered Physiotherapists
Patient information leaflets
Information has been developed for patients and can be accessed on our MSCC resources page.
Investigation and management of spinal cord compression
- Aspen Vista cervical collar fitting leaflet (2020) [PDF, 444KB]
You can also access details about local allied health professionals who will support patient rehabilitation; this can be accessed via the MSCC resources section.
Discharge letter
For patients who receive radiotherapy as the definitive treatment for their spinal cord compression, the following discharge letter will be completed and sent with them to their referring ward. This provides the ward team with details of the treatment delivered as well as the expected side effect and management advice.