The bones of the human body have two major functions: blood production and support. A tumor in the spine can damage the spine and affect the support function. So, as long as a tumor is in the spine, does it require an “internal fixation” to “”help” support the spine during surgery? The answer is no. In fact, whether to put internal fixation or not depends on the situation: 1. When the spinal tumor only slightly compresses the nerve, the bone to be removed is not too much, and the main focus is on decompression, then internal fixation is not necessary. Decompression refers to when the tumor grows up and compresses the nerve, the patient feels inconvenient in the legs and feet, or even cannot move the legs or become incontinent, then the patient’s symptoms will be improved by taking away the material that compresses the nerve through surgery, that is, the compression is reduced. 2.When the tumor affects the stability of the spine and makes the spine “unstable”, external force is needed to help. The placement of internal fixation can play a supporting role, just like using reinforced concrete to repair a dangerous house to avoid collapse. Doctors’ tips Whether a spinal tumor patient needs internal fixation or not, and what kind of internal fixation to be placed, is mainly determined by the condition. For spinal tumor patients who need internal fixation, doctors will choose the most appropriate internal fixation according to the patient’s condition. Patients should actively cooperate with the doctor’s treatment and make good preoperative and postoperative preparation and care.