Summary of Key Points A wide array of benign and malignant tumors can arise in the region of the foramen magnum and craniocervical junction. These can be intradural or extradural tumors. The most common symptoms of foramen magnum tumors are…
Summary of Key Points Construct design is an essential part of the planning process when addressing instability or deformity of the spinal column. Spinal implants provide internal stabilization until bony fusion occurs. The goals of spinal instrumentation are to immediately…
Summary of Key Points Many different types of tumors may involve the spinal column, spinal cord, or nerves. Overall survival of the patients with metastatic spinal tumors has improved because of continued advances in systemic cancer therapies. The use of…