Low-Grade Spinal Malignancies: Chordoma and Chondrosarcoma
Chordoma and chondrosarcoma comprise a small group of low-grade malignant primary bone neoplasms that can affect the spine. Chordoma is almost always axial in location and chondrosarcoma can occur both in axial and appendicular locations but can be more a
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Surgical Spinal Oncology
Kern Singh • Matthew Colman Editors
Surgical Spinal Oncology Contemporary Multidisciplinary Strategies
Editors Kern Singh Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Rush University Medical Center Chicago, IL USA
Matthew Colman Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Rush University Medical Center Chicago, IL USA
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I would like to dedicate this book to three groups. First, to my wife Kathryn and our family, for the constant support making this project and others possible. Next, to my current partners and past mentors for the wisdom, guidance, and mentorship which has helped make me the surgeon and physician I am today. Lastly, to my patients and their families: I have had the privilege to live your struggles with you, and both the successes and failures along the way are carried forward to the next patient in need. Matthew Colman, MD Spine Surgery & Musculoskeletal Oncology Director, Midwest Orthopaedics Spine Tumor Institute Assistant Professor Rush University Medical Center This book represents a herculean effort on the part of my partner and colleague Matt Colman. I am proud to watch him transform a concept into reality. Without him, this book would never have been completed. I write this dedication in a very challenging time in the world. We are struck with a global pandemic that has altered our very existence. I am fortunate that my wife, two children, family, and parents are all healthy and safe. Simple things in life make a huge difference and only in times of despair do you truly r
