Full Description
A focused guide from the world's experts on metastatic spine tumors"
This first volume in the AOSpine Masters Series integrates the expertise of oncologists and radiology interventionalists with that of master spine surgeons, all of whom are actively involved in the care of patients with metastatic spine tumors. The book provides expert guidance to help clinicians make the right treatment decisions and provide the best care for their patients. Chapter topics range from evaluation and decision-making principles to a spectrum of non-operative and operative treatment options that have been rapidly evolving over the past decade.
Key Features:
Editors are internationally-recognized authorities on metastatic spine tumors
Includes contributions from key opinion leaders working in spine oncology
Synthesizes the best available evidence and consensus expert advice on metastatic spine tumors, leading to optimal clinical recommendations
Each chapter includes clinical pearls, tips on complication avoidance, and "top 5 must-read references"
The AOSpine Masters Series, a co-publication of Thieme and the AOSpine Foundation, addresses current clinical issues whereby international masters of spine share their expertise and recommendations on a particular topic. The goal of the series is to contribute to an evolving, dynamic model of an evidence-based medicine approach to spine care.
All neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, neuro-oncologists, and orthopedic oncologists specializing in spine, along with residents and fellows in these areas, will find this book to be an excellent guide that they will consult often in their treatment of patients with metastatic spine tumors.
Contents
1 Evaluation and Decision Making for Metastatic Spinal Tumors
2 Neoplastic Spinal Instability
3 Major Complications Associated with Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy for Spinal Metastasis
4 En Bloc Resection in the Treatment of Spinal Metastases: Technique and Indications
5 Region-Specific Approaches
6 Spinal Reconstruction and Fixation/Fusion
7 Minimally Invasive Surgery for Metastatic Spine Disease
8 Vertebral Augmentation for Metastatic Disease
9 Surgical Complications and Their Avoidance
