Metastases to the Spine Occur Most Often in the Thoracic

question 16

Multiple Choice

Metastases to the spine occur most often in the thoracic spine,followed by the lumbar and cervical areas.Treatment goals for metastatic tumors of the spine are pain relief and preservation or restoration of neurologic function.Therapeutic options include radiation,surgery,or a combination of these.Select the statement that best reflects a therapeutic spinal procedure goal for a secondary metastatic tumor.

• A) Spinal cord tumors produce spinal fluid blockage and can be found with MRI.
• B) Surgery is directed toward decompressing and stabilizing the spine.
• C) Metastatic spinal tumors are usually extradural.
• D) A standard laminectomy is used for exposure and removal.

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