Table 1.

Baseline clinical characteristics and examination findings in patients with myeloma metastases in the vertebral column. N = 129

Variables	N (%)
Fracture	98 (76)
Multi level involvement	119 (92)
Vertebral body involvement	98 (76)
Spinal canal stenosis	54 (42)
Soft tissue mass	31 (24)
Orthopedic examination elements
Spinal axis disorder	68 (53)
Reflex scoliosis	61 (47)
Increased paraspinal muscle tension	94 (73)
Spinal pain on spinous processes	112 (87)
Pain on axial compression by pressing the head	86 (67)
Reduced mobility of the spine	114 (88)
Pain on movement	98 (76)

Results are presented as a number with a percentage