Paediatric musculoskeletal interventional radiology.

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Musculoskeletal Medicine
• Interventional Radiology
• Minimally Invasive Procedures

Background:

• Interventional radiology is established in adults, offering less invasive alternatives to surgery with lower morbidity and mortality.
• The application of interventional radiology is expanding into the pediatric population due to its inherent advantages.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the literature on the development, application, and future outlook of interventional radiology procedures in the pediatric musculoskeletal field.
• To explore the efficacy of these techniques in treating various pediatric bone and soft tissue pathologies.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of interventional radiology procedures in pediatric musculoskeletal conditions.
• Analysis of diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for neoplastic, vascular, and inflammatory pathologies.

Main Results:

• Interventional radiology effectively treats pediatric osteoid osteomas (radiofrequency ablation), vascular malformations, and aneurysmal bone cysts.
• The technique plays a role in managing pediatric inflammatory and rheumatic conditions.

Conclusions:

• Interventional radiology procedures demonstrate positive outcomes in pediatric musculoskeletal care, proving less invasive with reduced morbidity and mortality.
• These findings support the development of novel, pediatric-specific materials and techniques, establishing interventional radiology as a viable alternative to traditional surgery for children.