This book, the result of close collaboration between two very specialized centers, one in spinal surgery, the other in oncology, was written to take stock of the current data on vertebral metastases. It is intended as both a pratical guide for all those involved in this field of care and a didactic reference for those who are less familiar with either of these specialties. All aspects of current knowledge of metastases are considered. Regarding diagnostics, MRI is at present indispensable and nessecitates a broad iconography. In the therapeutics section, so as to restituate vertebral metastasis in its proper general context, a chapter is devoted to the particularities of the treatment in terms of the primary cancer. This is fundamental since the sensitivity of tumors to systemic treatment is clearly not the same from one case to another. The role of surgery in vertebral metastases has changed completely over the last ten years with the increasing use osteosynthesis combined with decompressive procedures. The explanation of these techniques and their indications is largely based upon providing a suitable response to the mechanical problems posed at each location in the spinal column. Vertebroplasty and biphosphonates, two recent additions to the therapeutic armamentarium are detailed, along with conventional treatments such as radiation therapy and the comprehensive approach to pain management. In the present context of technological advances against vertebral metastases, physicians must not lose sight of the patient as an individual. This imperative prompted us to include a chapter on nursing and psychological cared. Another chapter addresses the continuity of care, placing responsability for the patient's management at present solely in the hands of a multidisciplinary team. A methodological review of the literature concludes that there still remains much work to be done for better assessment of the responsability for the welfare of these patients. Two leading US spinal surgeons have accepted to endorse this manuscript: J.P. Farcy and N. Sundaresan. The question of their contributing to the book was naturally raised. However, it seemed preferable to preserve the homogenous spirit driving the original group of collaborators.

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"This is a comprehensive text that highlights the value of a multi-disciplinary approach for the treatment of vertebral metastases. ... it contains a wealth of information. ... In reading this book, one is impressed by the writer’s evident humane and holistic attitude to management of these patients. ... It is a valuable reference source that should act as a primer for all those involved in treatment of spinal metastatic disease. It is also a useful update for experienced clinicians in this field ... ." (M. Grevitt, The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, Vol. 87-B (2), February, 2005)

"The authors present a book on metastases of the spine. ... Major positive aspects of the book are the demonstration of the close cooperation between specialized centers in spinal surgery, oncology, and radiology. ... The book in its present form is a collection of all-round reference material on all aspects of vertebral metastases. It can be recommended as a reference for all physicians involved in the diagnosis and treatment of vertebral metastases as it provides valuable information in this special field." (A.K. Dixon and T.J. Vogl, European Radiology, Vol. 13 (5), 2003)

"The present book is the combined experience of two specialized centers in Bordeaux, one in spinal surgery and one in oncology, both involved in the aggressive and radical treatment of vertebral metasases. The book covers all aspects of vertebral metastases ... . The book is well written." (Kjell Jonsson, Acta Radiologica, Vol. 44 (2), 2003)

"This is a 300 page paperback book dealing exhaustively with the topic of vertebral metastases. It is aimed very much at the clinician dealing with patients with vertebral metastases ... . The main value of the book is as an exhaustive overview of all aspects of vertebral metastatic disease ... . I would think this book was a worthwhile read for those radiologists involved in surgical and therapeutic planning for patients with vertebral metastases ... ." (A Jackson, The British Journal of Radiology, Vol. 76, February, 2003)

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