There exists a significant body of literature concerning the management of spinal deformities and spinal tumors; however, these two areas have historically been treated as separate domains. This separation poses challenges for healthcare providers and learners, who must engage with both fields to provide effective patient care. Given that spinal deformities frequently present concurrently with spinal tumors—particularly in pediatric populations and in cases involving syndromic tumor states—and may arise following surgical intervention, radiation therapy, or tumor progression, the need for a cohesive text is both evident and timely.
This book serves to bridge this critical gap by synthesizing contemporary techniques and management strategies pertinent to these interconnected areas. It presents a comprehensive approach, organized into chapters focusing on deformities associated with primary tumors, metastatic tumors, and iatrogenic deformities resulting from spinal tumor treatments. The text addresses specific conditions such as neurofibromatosis, osteoid osteoma, kyphosis, scoliosis, and spondylolisthesis, and also discusses chin-on-chest deformity, flat-back deformity, and pathological fractures secondary to treatment.
By offering a distinctive perspective that integrates the realms of spinal deformity and spinal tumors into a unified treatment framework, “Spinal Tumor Associated Deformity” emerges as an invaluable resource for orthopedic and spine surgeons, neurosurgeons, and all practitioners involved in the care of these complex patient populations.
