Advances in the Management of Spinal Metastases: What the Radiologist Needs to Know

Authors

Sarah M Bahouth
Debra N Yeboa
Amol J Ghia
Claudio E Tatsui
Christopher A Alvarez-Breckenridge
Thomas H Beckham
Andrew J Bishop
Jing Li
Mary Frances McAleer
Robert Y North
Laurence D Rhines
Todd A Swanson
Wang Chenyang
Behrang Amini

Publication Date

1-1-2023

Journal

An International Journal of Radiology, Radiation Oncology and All Related Sciencers

Abstract

Spine is the most frequently involved site of osseous metastases. With improved disease-specific survival in patients with Stage IV cancer, durability of local disease control has become an important goal for treatment of spinal metastases. Herein, we review the multidisciplinary management of spine metastases, including conventional external beam radiation therapy, spine stereotactic radiosurgery, and minimally invasive and open surgical treatment options. We also present a simplified framework for management of spinal metastases used at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, focusing on the important decision points where the radiologist can contribute.

Keywords

Humans, Spinal Neoplasms, Radiosurgery, Radiologists, Treatment Outcome

Comments

PMID: 35946551