Abstract
Significant evidence emerging in the spinal oncology literature recommends radiosurgery as a primary modality of treatment of spinal metastasis. Improvements in the methods of delivering radiation have increased the ability to provide a higher and more exacting dose of radiation to a tumor bed than previously. Using treatment-planning software, radiation is contoured around a specific lesion with the intent of administering a tumoricidal dose. Combined with a minimally invasive, tumor-load reducing surgery, this advanced form of radiation therapy can provide better local control of the tumor compared with conventional external beam radiation.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 447-454 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 2014 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine