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S02 Ep. 22 Multidisciplinary Spine Oncology Care: Insights and Techniques with Dr. Ran Lador and Dr. Mark Amsbaugh

16 Sep 2025

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When it comes to spinal oncology, no single specialty holds all the answers. In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, host Dr. Alexa Levey, an interventional radiologist from Yale School of Medicine, is joined by Dr. Mark Amsbaugh, a radiation oncologist, and Dr. Ran Lador, an orthopedic spine surgeon, both from the University of Texas McGovern Medical School. The discussion explores complexities and innovations in the multidisciplinary treatment of spinal tumors. ---This podcast is supported by:Ferring Pharmaceuticalshttps://ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/trackclk/N2165306.5658203BACKTABLE/B33008413.420220578;dc_trk_aid=612466359;dc_trk_cid=234162109;dc_lat=;dc_rdid=;tag_for_child_directed_treatment=;tfua=;gdpr=${GDPR};gdpr_consent=${GDPR_CONSENT_755};gpp=${GPP_STRING_755};gpp_sid=${GPP_SID};ltd=;dc_tdv=1---SYNPOSISDr. Amsbaugh and Dr. Lador highlight their cohesive, patient-centered approach at Memorial Hermann, integrating various specialties including surgery, radiation oncology, and interventional radiology. The episode emphasizes the importance of collaborative techniques, advances in minimally invasive surgeries, the role of stereotactic radiosurgery, and the critical nature of personalized patient care in improving outcomes for patients with spinal tumors.---TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction01:20 - Multidisciplinary Approach to Spinal Tumors at Memorial Hermann10:22 - Surgical Techniques and Timing for Radiation Treatments 12:25 - Approach to Collaborative Treatment Planning25:45 - Connection Between Surgical and Radiation Oncology in Patient Care31:08 - The Role of Vertebral Augmentation in Spinal Oncology40:08 - Multimodal Pain Management Strategies47:35 - Thoughts on Future Directions in Spinal Oncology and Conclusion---RESOURCESDr. Mark Amsbaugh, MDhttps://med.uth.edu/neurosciences/dr-mark-j-amsbaugh-md/ Dr. Ran Lador, MDhttps://med.uth.edu/ortho/2022/11/02/ran-lador-md/ Dr. Alexa Levey, MDhttps://medicine.yale.edu/profile/alexa-levey/

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