Surgical Treatment of Spine Cancer

Edited By: Sohail K. Mirza, M.D. MPH
Last updated Friday, December 30, 2005

Conclusion

Summary of spine tumors; neoplasms of the spine; spine cancer; pathological fractions of the spine for spine tumors; neoplasms of the spine; spine cancer; pathological fractions of the spine

• It is recommended that patients seek physician consultation and treatment for fractures or neurological symptoms as soon as possible.
• A multidisciplinary team approach to spinal cancer surgery is crucial.
• Patients are advised to gain as much understanding of their disease as possible before pursuing treatment.
• Patients are advised to exhaust all non-surgical treatment options before pursuing surgery.
• Follow-up is essential. Patients should continue to be monitored closely after surgery so that their physician will be able to respond quickly in case of disease progression or tumor recurrence.

Surgery for Spine tumors; neoplasms of the spine; spine cancer; pathological fractions of the spine at the University of Washington

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This resource has been provided by the University of Washington Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine as general information only. This information may not apply to a specific patient. Additional information may be found at http://www.orthop.washington.edu or by contacting the UW Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine.

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