The regensburg protocol for spinal metastases

Metastases to the vertebrae are a common problem in the practice of a spine surgeon. Therapeutic intervention can alleviate pain, preserve or improve neurologic function, achieve mechanical stability, optimize local tumor control, and improve quality of life. Treatment options available for metastatic spine tumors include radiation therapy, chemotherapy and surgery. This article is focused on the decision making for spine surgeons and shows the protocol to treat spinal metastases at the University Hospital of Regensburg, Germany.

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Main Authors: Pérez Atanasio,José Manuel, Neumann,Carsten, Nerlich,Michael
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Coluna 2013
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1808-18512013000400016
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