1 What is the most common tumor of the spine? Metastatic lesions are the most common tumors of the spine. Metastatic lesions account for over 90% of all spinal column tumors. Spine metastases are the most common type of skeletal…
Thoracic spine examination 1 What are the most common reasons for referral to evaluate the thoracic spinal region? Pain and spinal deformity. The differential diagnosis of thoracic pain is extensive and includes both spinal and nonspinal etiologies. Spinal deformities (e.g.,…
1 How does the evaluation of a patient with a spine complaint begin? A complete history and physical examination are performed. The purpose of the history and physical examination is to make a provisional diagnosis that is confirmed by subsequent…