Abstract
We describe occupational therapy for a case with metastatic tumor who underwent minimally invasive spine stabilization. Initially, in addition to back pain and neurological symptoms, she suffered from social and psychological pain due to difficulty performing housework and parenting. We assessed occupational performance and movement before surgery, and upon discharge she returned to her daily roles eight days after surgery. One year has passed since the operation, and she has continued her ADL without changing her role. Breast cancer patients treated with a combination of radiation and chemotherapy often have a long-term prognosis even with bone metastases. The results of this case study suggest that evaluation of pre/post-operative symptoms and occupational performance and support for how to move, environmental adjustment, and proposal of social resources with other professionals are effective.
