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What Are Spine Tumor Surgery ?
A spinal tumor is an abnormal mass of tissue within or surrounding the spinal cord and/or spinal column. These cells grow and multiply uncontrollably, seemingly unchecked by the mechanisms that control normal cells.
Spinal tumors can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous).
Primary tumors originate in the spine or spinal cord, and metastatic or secondary tumors result from cancer spreading from another site to the spine
Symptoms of Spine Tumor Surgery
Pain and swelling can be managed through the use of analgesics and steroids. Your doctor may recommend you wear a brace to increase spinal stability and minimize pain.
If surgery is required, your doctor may remove all or only part of the spine tumor. Surgery is typically recommended when:
- Other treatments have failed to relieve pain.
- Spine stabilization is necessary.
- Some spinal vertebrae have destructed.
- A biopsy is needed.
- Nerves are compressed.
Treatment of Spine Tumor Surgery
Pain and swelling can be managed through the use of analgesics and steroids. Your doctor may recommend you wear a brace to increase spinal stability and minimize pain.
If surgery is required, your doctor may remove all or only part of the spine tumor. Surgery is typically recommended when:
- Other treatments have failed to relieve pain.
- Spine stabilization is necessary.
- Some spinal vertebrae have destructed.
- A biopsy is needed.
- Nerves are compressed.
Diagnosis
Risks of Spinal Tumor Surgery
There are potential risks associated with surgery for a metastatic spinal tumor, including:
- Possibility of cancer spreading further
- Spinal cord or spinal nerve damage
- Excessive bleeding
- Infection