Table 3.
Characteristics of published spine SBRT studies
| Author (y) | Local control | Total dose/fx | Included surgical patients | Excluded prior RT | Included patients with cord compression |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guckenberger et al (2014)40 | 89.9% at 1 y | 24 Gy (range, 8-60 Gy) in 3 fx (range, 1-20 Gy) | No | Yes | No |
| Gerszten et al (2007)41 | 90% without prior RT, and 88% with prior RT | 12.5-25 Gy (mean 20 Gy) | Yes | No | Yes |
| Yamada et al (2008)42 | 90% at 15-month median follow up | 24/1 fx | No | Yes | No |
| Garg et al (2012)43 | 88% at 18 months | 16-24 Gy/1 fx | No | Yes | No |
| Wang et al (2012)44 | 81% at 12 months | 27-40 Gy/3 fx | Yes | No | No |
Abbreviations: fx = fraction; RT = radiation therapy.