Spine Radiosurgery, Second Edition, is a comprehensive text that includes discussions of the latest devices, treatment planning techniques, target definition, and patient selection in this specialty. Written by leading experts in 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.

Key Features:

• Six new chapters on such topics as histopathological examination of spinal lesions, minimally invasive techniques, and treatment of spinal chordomas
• More than 100 full-color illustrations demonstratekey concepts
• Discussion of new treatments for metastatic spine disease and spinal cord compression

This book is a must-have resource for clinicians, fellows, and residents in neurosurgery and radiation oncology. Spine surgeons, orthopaedists, medical physicists, and oncologists at all levels will also benefit from the wealth of information provided.

“The “first book dedicated to spine radiosurgery…Contains contributions by pioneers of the field of radiosurgery. “Spine Radiosurgery” is an incorporation of knowledge about and collaberative experience with spinal radiosurgery. While outlining the complexity of a multidisciplinary treatment approach, it provides a basic understanding of the process and resulting patient outcome. Each chapter lists numerous references for additional information…Helpful for physicians and radiation therapists seeking histrocial perspective, current practices and future applications of radiosurgery.”–Radiation Therapist”All relevant subjects are treated in excellent detail…very well written…an excellent survey…the book is perfectly made and corresponds to the high standard of the publishing house Thieme…highly recommended.”–Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery

The first book dedicated to spine radiosurgery…Contains contributions by pioneers of the field of radiosurgery. “Spine Radiosurgery” is an incorporation of knowledge about and collaberative experience with spinal radiosurgery. While outlining the complexity of a multidisciplinary treatment approach, it provides a basic understanding of the process and resulting patient outcome. Each chapter lists numerous references for additional information…Helpful for physicians and radiation therapists seeking histrocial perspective, current practices and future applications of radiosurgery.–Radiation TherapistAll relevant subjects are treated in excellent detail…very well written…an excellent survey…the book is perfectly made and corresponds to the high standard of the publishing house Thieme…highly recommended.–Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery