Minimally Invasive Stabilization Alone (Thoracic and Lumbar): Cement Augmentation

The majority (90%) of metastatic tumors of the spine occur in the thoracic and lumbar region. These tumors can cause instability of the spine, severe pain, and neurologic deficits. Surgical treatment is focused on stabilization, pain reduction, and improvement of quality of life. Many patients do not qualify for conventional open surgery due to medical comorbidities and limited life expectancy when compared to the recovery from surgery. However, minimally invasive surgery allows this group of patients to safely undergo surgery with shorter recovery periods.