1) Be familiar with all required aspects of the pre-biopsy work-up, including medications, laboratory values, and review of relevant prior imaging. 2) Be familiar with solutions to address to complications or other unexpected events which may arise during the course of spine biopsy. 3) Be comfortable in performing the post procedure assessment of the patient after spinal biopsy.
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