Abstract While surgical excision represents the primary curative modality for chondrosarcomas and chordomas, tumor-free surgical margins can be difficult or impossible to achieve in the spine without significant morbidity. Therefore,…
Abstract Chordomas are slow-growing tumors of bone thought to arise in notochord remnants. They are rare, locally aggressive, and infiltrative tumors that can occur anywhere along the axial skeleton. Optimal…
Abstract The posterior approach to sacral sarcoma resection can be compartmentalized into eight parts. Sequentially accomplishing these eight steps offers a convenient way to study the surgical anatomy of the…
Abstract Chordomas and chondrosarcomas of the base of the skull are difficult to manage because of their location and proximity to critical structures. Since recurrence after surgery alone is common,…
Abstract Chordoma is a rare, slow-growing, malignant bone tumor with an insidious presentation. Consequently, diagnosis is often delayed, particularly for sacral tumors, which can reach large proportions before becoming symptomatic….
Abstract Chordomas and chondrosarcomas are malignant tumors whose gross total resection significantly increases the overall survival. They are locally invasive; as they breach normal anatomic planes, chordomas and chondrosarcomas may…
Abstract Chordomas and chondrosarcomas of the skull base are pathologically and genetically distinct neoplasms that are often grouped together because of their similar radiologic, anatomical, and surgical features. Although rare…
Abstract The anatomic location and clinical behavior of chordomas and chondrosarcomas of the spine present unique challenges that require appropriate and thoughtfully planned surgical resection. These lesions generally affect adults…
Abstract Chordomas and chondrosarcomas are different histopathological entities with markedly different natural history and clinical outcomes. Sharing a similar clinical and radiological presentation, their definite identification is confirmed only by…
Abstract Until the last decade of the 20th century, craniocervical junction (CCJ) stabilization was achieved largely through simple instrumentation such as spinous process and lateral mass wiring. The introduction of…
