In Brief:
Prognostic factors and the scoring systems of Tokuhashi, Tomita, Siotous, van der Linden, Bauer, and Bauer modified were evaluated for 254 patients with metastases in the spinal column. Primary tumor, visceral metastases, general condition, and systemic therapy showed impact on survival. The Bauer and Bauer-modified scores provided the most accurate prognostic evidence.