Metastases to the spine occur most often in the thoracic spine,followed by the lumbar and cervical areas.Treatment goals for metastatic tumors of the spine are pain relief and preservation or restoration of neurologic function.Therapeutic options include radiation,surgery,or a combination of these.Select the statement that best reflects a therapeutic spinal procedure goal for a secondary metastatic tumor.

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Surgery involves both decompression of the spinal cord and nerve roots and stabilization of the spinal column.Often,a standard laminectomy is used for exposure and removal.
Spinal tumors are classified according to location as extradural (outside the dura mater)or intradural (inside the dura mater).

Metastases to the Spine Occur Most Often in the Thoracic