Abstract
In addition to tumor resection, a major goal of spine surgery involving tumors is the preservation or achievement of spinal stability. The criteria defining stability, originally developed for use in trauma, are not directly applicable in the setting of neoplasia. The authors discuss the most common patterns of tumor-related instability and deformity at all levels of the spinal column and review the surgical options for treatment.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Cervical Vertebrae / diagnostic imaging
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Cervical Vertebrae / pathology
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Cervical Vertebrae / surgery
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Fractures, Spontaneous / etiology
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Fractures, Spontaneous / prevention & control
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Fractures, Spontaneous / surgery
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Humans
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Internal Fixators
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Joint Instability / etiology*
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Joint Instability / surgery
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Laminectomy
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Lumbar Vertebrae / diagnostic imaging
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Lumbar Vertebrae / pathology
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Lumbar Vertebrae / surgery
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Neurosurgical Procedures / methods*
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Osteolysis / etiology
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Osteolysis / radiotherapy
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Postoperative Complications / etiology
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Postoperative Complications / prevention & control
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Radiography
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Sacrum / diagnostic imaging
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Sacrum / pathology
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Sacrum / surgery
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Skull Base Neoplasms / complications
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Skull Base Neoplasms / surgery
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Spinal Curvatures / etiology*
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Spinal Curvatures / surgery
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Spinal Fractures / etiology
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Spinal Fractures / prevention & control
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Spinal Fractures / surgery
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Spinal Fusion
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Spinal Neoplasms / complications*
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Spinal Neoplasms / radiotherapy
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Spinal Neoplasms / secondary
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Spinal Neoplasms / surgery
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Thoracic Vertebrae / diagnostic imaging
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Thoracic Vertebrae / pathology
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Thoracic Vertebrae / surgery