This text covers the state-of-the-art techniques for diagnosing and managing tumors of the spine and spinal cord. It includes latest information on surgical approaches for resection, reconstruction, decompression, and internal stabilization for tumors of the spine, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. The book also covers such treatments as systemic and intrathecal chemotherapy, embolization techniques, external beam radiation therapy, brachytherapy, and stereotactic radiosurgery. Key features: - 775 high quality illustrations, including 369 in brilliant four color, illuminate concepts in pathology and surgical technique - Full review of the basic science of tumors of the spinal cord and nerves aids the comprehension of pathology and indications for treatment - Step-by-step instruction guides the clinician through operative approaches, including decompression of tumors, en bloc resection of primary spinal tumors, reconstruction of the spine, spinal fixation and more - Discussion of the current algorithm techniques to manage metastatic spinal disease This book will benefit established neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, and residents requiring a complete text on current techniques in managing tumors of the spine and spinal column.

Table of Contents:
1) Anatomy of the Spine & Spinal Cord 2) Oncologic Classification of Vertebral Neoplasms 3) Pathology & Hisopathology of Tumors of the Soine, Spinal Cord & Peripheral Nerves 4) Cellular & Molecular Biology of CNS Spinal & Peripheral Nerves Neoplasms 5) Radiologic & Imaging Evaluation of Tumors of the Spine, Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nerves 6) Neurological Manifestations of the Spine, Spinal Cord and Peipheral Nerves 7) Systematic & Intrathecal Chemotherapy for Tumors of the Spine, Spinal Cord & Peripheral Nerves 8) Pediatric Tumors of the Spine, Spinal Cord & Peripheral Nerves: Special Attributes & Considerations 9) Embolization Techniques for Neoplasms & Vascular Malformations of the Spine 10) External Beam Radiation Therapy of Tumors of the Spine, Spinal Cord & Peripheral Nerves 11) Brachytherapy for Spinal Tumors 12) Stereotactic Radiosurgery of Spinal Tumors 13) Cyberknife 14) Biomechanical Considerations when Resecting Spinal Tumors & Reconstructing the Spine 15) Electrophysiological Testing for Diagnosis and Surgical Monitoring during Resection of Tumors of the Spine, Spinal Cord & Peripheral Nerves 16) Percutaneous Diagnostic Biopsy Techniques for Tumors of the Spine & Peripheral Nerves 17) Endoscopic Biopsy Techniques for Spinal & Paraspinal Tumors 18) Frameless Stereotaxis for Intraoperative Navigation During Spinal Tumors Resection 19) Staging, Classification & Oncological Approaches for Metastatic Tumors Involving the Spine 20) Intramedullary Spinal Cord Tumors 21) Extramedullary Intradural Spinal Tumors 22) Cauda Equina, Paraspinal & Peripheral Nerve Tumors 23) Primary Vertebral Column Tumors 24) Metastatic Tumors Involving the Spine & Spinal Cord 25) Sacral Tumors: Primary & Metastatic 26) Surgical Approaches for Decompression & Fixation of the Craniovertebral Junction 27) Surgical Approaches for Resection & Reconstruction of the Cervical Spine 28) Surgical Approaches & Fixation of the Cervicothoracic Junction 29) Combined Bertebrectomy & Chest Wall Resection for Pancoast Tumors 30) Thoracotomy & Thoracoabdominal Transdiaphragmatic Approaches to Thoracic & Lumbar Spine 31) Thoracoscopic Approaches for Vetebral Column Tumor Resection & Fixation 32) Thoracoscopic Approaches for Paraspinal Nerve Sheath Tumors Resection 33) Posterolateral Approaches to the Thoracic & Lumbar Spine 34) Techniques for Complete Spyndolectomy in the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine 35) Anterior Transperitoneal & Retroperitoneal Approaches to the Lumbar Spine and Lumbosacral Junctiom 36) Corpectomy & Anterior Lateral Thoracic and Lumbar Screw Plate Fixation 37) Anterior Thoracolumbar Screw-Rod Instrumentation 38) Lateral Retroperitoneal Approaches to the Lumbar to the Lumbar Spine 39) Posterior Thoracic and Lumbar Hood-Rod Instrumentation 40) Pedicle Screw Fixation for the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine 41) Lumbosacral & Pelvic Reconstruction 42) Vertebral Body Reconstruction Techniques 43) Vertebroplasty & Kyphoplasty 44) Approaches for Sacral Resection