Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) techniques were developed to address morbidities
associated with open spinal surgery approaches. MISS was initially applied for indications …

Objective. The aim of this study was to review the techniques, indications, and outcomes of
minimally invasive surgery (MIS) and separation surgery with subsequent radiosurgery in …

Background context Pathologic vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) represent a major
source of morbidity and diminished quality of life in the spinal oncology population …

Study Design: Prospective cohort study. Summary of Background Data: Minimally invasive
spinal surgery (MISS) has been gaining recognition in patients with metastatic spine disease …

Object Spinal metastasis with spinal cord involvement is a frequent complication in cancer
patients. As the spinal compression frequently occurs ventrally, performing a simple …

Study Design: Prospective clinical study. Objectives: Although percutaneous pedicle screw
fixation continues to be increasingly practiced, there remain few reports specifically …

OBJECTIVE The use of intraoperative stereotactic navigation has become more available in
spine surgery. The authors undertook this study to assess the utility of intraoperative CT …

Management of patients with spine tumors requires a multidisciplinary team that includes a
medical and radiation oncologist and a spine surgeon. Newer surgical techniques that …

Background Metastatic spine tumor surgery (MSTS) can be associated with significant blood
loss. Previous studies did not provide comprehensive data on blood loss in MSTS. Thorough …

Although increasingly aggressive decompression and resection methods have resulted in
improved outcomes for patients with metastatic spine disease, these aggressive surgeries …