Reconstruction techniques in the treatment of vertebral neoplasms
Biagini, R.; Boriani, S.; Casadei, R.; Bandiera, S.; De Iure, F.; Campanacci, L.; Demitri, S.; Orsini, U.; Di Fiore, M.
La Chirurgia Degli Organi di Movimento 82(4): 341-355
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 0009-4749 PMID: 9618973 Document Number: 474349
The authors present a new system for the topographical description of vertebral neoplasms. The general criteria of reconstruction after curettage or vertebral resection are evaluated. The literature is reviewed in terms of the use of prostheses, bone grafts, cement and stabilization systems in the treatment of tumors of the spine. Indications for the different methods are discussed.