Modern management in vertebral metastasis

Abstract

Vertebral metastases (VB) remain a real challenge in spine surgeons. Recent advancements in surgical techniques and oncological management allow a more aggressive approach of the patient with such a pathology, with better results in terms of decreasing pain, improvement of the quality of life. The aim of this paper is to review the optimal surgical planning in metastatic spinal tumors.

Keywords

• vertebral metastases
• surgery
• surgical staging system
• preoperative prognostic score