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

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