AANS Online Scientific Sessions: Spine and Peripheral Nerve-Pain Outcomes in Single-Dose versus Fractionated Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Spinal Metastases

Pain Outcomes in Single-Dose versus Fractionated Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Spinal Metastases

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The video discusses a research study comparing pain outcomes in single-fraction versus hypofractionated stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for spine metastasis. The study aimed to determine if hypofractionated SBRT could reduce side effects while delivering effective radiation doses. The inclusion criteria for the study were patients above 18 years old with a spine metastasis diagnosis who received SBRT between March 2018 and September 2019. The results showed that patients who received three-fraction SBRT had a higher frequency of improved pain outcomes at three months compared to those who received single-fraction SBRT. These findings suggest that three-fraction SBRT could be an alternative treatment option for patients who cannot undergo high-dose single-fraction SBRT. The video credits Christine as the presenter.

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Christine Park

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pain outcomes

single-fraction SBRT

hypofractionated SBRT

spine metastasis

three-fraction SBRT