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 concept

 

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.