Practice Patterns and Perspectives on Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for the Metastatic Spine From Lower- and Middle-Income Countries.

Purpose: We wanted to understand the current practice patterns and stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) utilization for spine metastases in lower- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

Methods: A questionnaire was designed to identify the current practice patterns of treating spine metastases, uptake of spine SBRT in routine care, dose fractionations commonly used, and the perceived benefits and toxicities of using ablative doses. Individuals registering for a spine SBRT workshop were requested to answer the questionnaire.