Semin Musculoskelet Radiol 2006; 10(2): 137-144
DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-939031
Copyright © 2006 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc., 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.

Percutaneous Minimally Invasive Therapies in the Treatment of Bone Tumors: Thermal Ablation

Caroline J. Simon1 , Damian E. Dupuy1
  • 1Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Brown Medical School, Providence, Rhode Island
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Publication Date:
05 April 2006 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Many percutaneous image-guided ablative techniques have been utilized in the treatment of bone cancers. These techniques are fast becoming a focus in the treatment of patients with both benign and malignant forms of bone cancer. This article will review the principles of radiofrequency ablation including its use in combination with other therapies, cryoablation, and microwave ablation in the treatment of osteoid osteomas and bone metastases.