Essential Concepts for the Management of Metastatic Spine Disease: What the Surgeon Should Know and Practice.
Ori BarzilaiStefano BorianiCharles G FisherArjun SahgalJorrit Jan VerlaanZiya L GokaslanAron LazaryChetan BettegowdaLaurence D RhinesIlya LauferPublished in: Global spine journal (2019)
Stereotactic body radiotherapy revolutionized spinal oncology through delivery of durable local tumor control regardless of tumor histology. Currently, the major surgical indications include mechanical instability and high-grade spinal cord compression, when applicable, with surgery providing notable improvement in the quality of life and functional status for appropriately selected patients. Surgical trends include less invasive surgery with emphasis on durable local control and spinal stabilization.
Keyphrases
- spinal cord
- minimally invasive
- high grade
- coronary artery bypass
- end stage renal disease
- ejection fraction
- newly diagnosed
- healthcare
- spinal cord injury
- squamous cell carcinoma
- chronic kidney disease
- neuropathic pain
- small cell lung cancer
- early stage
- primary care
- peritoneal dialysis
- palliative care
- surgical site infection
- locally advanced
- acute coronary syndrome
- atrial fibrillation