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Musculoskeletal Metastases Management: The Interventional Radiologist's Toolbox
Charles Mastier1, Ana Gjorgjievska1, Arnaud Thivolet1
1Interventional Radiology Department, CLCC Léon Bérard 28 prom, Lyon, France.
Seminars in Interventional Radiology
|November 8, 2018
Summary
Painful bone metastases are increasing, leading to more minimally invasive treatments. This article reviews interventional radiology tools for managing these painful bone metastases, detailing their function, indications, and limitations.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Interventional Radiology
- Pain Management
Background:
- Increasing incidence of cancer and longer life expectancy contribute to a rise in patients with painful bone metastases.
- Minimally invasive techniques are becoming crucial for managing bone metastases in an aging population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide interventional radiologists with a comprehensive overview of current tools for managing painful bone metastases.
- To detail the functioning, indications, and limitations of various minimally invasive procedures for bone metastases.
Main Methods:
- Review of percutaneous techniques including cementing, vertebral augmentation, osteosynthesis, thermal ablation, neurolysis, and embolization.
- Discussion of advances in imaging guiding these minimally invasive interventions.
Main Results:
- The article outlines a range of minimally invasive procedures available for treating painful bone metastases.
- It emphasizes the importance of understanding the specific applications and constraints of each technique.
Conclusions:
- Interventional radiology offers a growing armamentarium of minimally invasive options for painful bone metastases.
- A thorough understanding of these techniques is essential for effective patient management and improved outcomes.