Stefano Boriani

Utilization of Carbon Fiber Spinal Instrumentation in Primary Spinal Tumors: Outcome Analysis from the AO Spine Primary Tumor Research and Outcomes Network

Background The use of carbon fiber-reinforced polyetheretherketone (CFR-PEEK) instrumentation in spinal surgery has emerged as an alternative to traditional titanium-based implants in recent years. This study aims to evaluate the use and performance of carbon fiber instrumentatio...

Chondrosarcoma of the mobile spine: impact of tumor status at referral and surgical strategy on oncological outcome

BACKGROUND: Chondrosarcoma (CHS) is a rare malignant bone tumor, mostly histologically low grade, demonstrating limited response to chemotherapy and conventional photon radiotherapy (RT). According to Enneking Staging System, tumor-free margin en bloc resection is the cornerstone...