Moderator: Jeffrey A. Stone, MD, FACR
Description
Upon completion of this session, participants should gain strategies to:
- Recognize the imaging appearance of tumors and tumor-like conditions of the vertebrae;
- Identify the current percutaneous treatment options for vertebral tumors including tumor ablation and vertebral augmentation as well as emerging techniques;
- Describe the role of radiotherapy in the palliation and cure of vertebral tumors;
- Discuss the surgical options for vertebral tumor resection.
Agenda
Essential Imaging for Spine Neoplasms and Tumor-Like Conditions
Dan T. Nguyen, MD
Ablation and Augmentation of Spinal Column Tumors
Jeffrey A. Stone, MD, FACR
Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Spinal Metastases
Kristin Redmond, MD, MPH
Indications and Current Techniques for Surgery of Spinal Tumors
Daniel M. Sciubba, MD
Discussion