Details of Spine Tumour Surgery

Spine tumour surgery is a procedure to remove any growth in the spinal cord or within the bones of the spine.

• Severe back pain
• Loss of sensation
• Restricted movement
• Bowel/bladder function problems

• Physical examination
• Imaging tests: X-ray, CT scan, MRI
• Biopsy

Radiotherapy: Use of high-powered beams like X-rays and protons to kill cancer cells. Chemotherapy: Use of chemicals and drugs either through injection or by mouth.

Surgery: The surgeon uses sophisticated medical tools and instruments to get access to the tumors through incisions and remove them. In some cases, high-frequency sound waves are used to break up tumors.

• Infection
• Respiratory problems
• Bone diseases
• Fracture
• Nerve/tissue damage
• Blood clots