Written by leading experts from the fields of neurosurgery, radiation oncology, and medical physics, this book is the definitive reference for clinical applications of state-of-the-art radiosurgery of the spine. It discusses the benefits as well as the limitations of current spine radiosurgery treatments for benign and malignant spine disorders, primary and metastatic tumors, and spinal cord arteriovenous malformations. The opening chapters present the essential background information on relevant spinal cord radiobiology, physics, and technology, followed by chapters on specific applications of spine radiosurgery covering indications, techniques, outcomes, and possible complications.
Highlights:

Practical guidelines on radiosurgery target delineation, dose selection and escalation, patient immobilization, and quality assurance
Comprehensive discussion of the design of various radiosurgical devices and the technical approaches recommended for the use of each
More than 100 illustrations, most in full-color, to demonstrate key concepts
This is a must-have resource for clinicians, medical physicists, fellows, and residents in neurosurgery and radiation oncology. Spine surgeons, orthopaedists, and oncologists at all levels of expertise will also benefit from the wealth of information provided in this book.

Contents

Preface
Introduction I
Introduction II
Radiobiology of Radiosurgery
Spinal Cord Radiobiology
Clinical Spinal Cord Tolerance to Radiosurgery
Patient Immobilization and Movement
Imaging and Target Localization
Treatment Delivery
Quality Assurance in Spinal Radiosurgery
Target Delineation and Dose Prescription
Radiosurgery of Spinal Metastases
Clinical Outcomes of Pain and Quality
of Life After Spinal Radiosurgery
Treatment of Spinal Canal Compromise
Treatment Failure and Complications
Radiosurgery for Benign Extramedullary
Tumors of the Spine
Treatment of Primary Spine Tumors
Spinal Cord Arteriovenous
Malformation Radiosurgery
Biomechanical Assessment of Spinal Instability and Stabilization
Functional Spinal Radiosurgery
Multidisciplinary Combined Modality Approach