Metastatic lesions of the spine are most commonly due to lung, breast, prostate, and renal cell cancers. Evaluation involves history, physical exam, imaging like CT, MRI, and bone scan to determine location and extent of disease. Treatment aims to control pain, maintain stability, and preserve neurologic function through options like radiation, surgery, vertebroplasty, or a combination based on life expectancy and tumor characteristics. Surgical approaches depend on location and include anterior, posterior, or combined procedures with reconstruction and instrumentation.