RT Book, Section A1 Ruppert, Lisa Marie A2 Mitra, Raj SR Print(0) ID 1159828764 T1 Neoplastic Diseases of the Spinal Column T2 Principles of Rehabilitation Medicine YR 2019 FD 2019 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9780071793339 LK accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1159828764 RD 2024/10/08 AB Neoplastic diseases in the spinal column and spinal cord can have a dramatic impact on an individual as well as on their family members and friends. The tumor or its management may directly or indirectly cause neurologic impairments that affect the physical, social, vocational, and emotional capabilities of the individual. The available treatment options for both primary and metastatic spine tumors have improved and brought with them improved patient survival. Knowledge of recent developments in diagnosis and therapies is therefore critical for the management of these patients.1