Spinal Tumors

Spinal tumors can be a rare cause of pain, sensory changes, and/or weakness. Tumors can occur anywhere along the spine and can cause a variety of symptoms depending on their size, location, and rate of growth. Some tumors are best treated with surgery to remove them, while others can be safely managed with radiation or medications. Certain tumors don’t need to be treated at all!

Below is a list of common spinal tumors as well as photographs and videos from example cases.

  • Meningioma

  • Metastasis

  • Schwannoma

  • Myxopapillary Ependymoma

Treatment of spinal tumors is highly personalized. If you live near Denver and have a spinal tumor, please consider meeting me in consultation to learn about treatment options.

 
 
 
Removal of a spinal metastatic tumor
Removal of a spinal metastatic tumor, with a spinal fusion
Removal of a nerve sheath tumor (schwannoma)
Removal of a spinal meningioma with a laminectomy
Removal of a spinal metastatic tumor, with a spinal fusion
Surgery for a spinal tumor (metastasis)