Interventional Techniques for Bone and Musculoskeletal Soft Tissue Tumors: Current Practices and Future Directions -...

Area of Science:

• Interventional oncology
• Musculoskeletal (MSK) oncology
• Image-guided therapies

Background:

• Percutaneous image-guided oncologic interventions have significantly advanced in treating musculoskeletal (MSK) tumors over the past two decades.
• These minimally invasive techniques are utilized as primary or adjunctive therapies with curative or palliative goals.
• Numerous publications support the safety, efficacy, and reproducibility of these percutaneous approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

• To share practical experience in bone and MSK soft tissue interventions, focusing on stabilization and combined ablation-stabilization techniques.
• To propose a treatment pathway and explore future directions in image-guided interventional oncology for skeletal diseases.
• To provide guidance and insights for improving outcomes by reflecting on the advantages and limitations of various techniques.

Main Methods:

• Review of clinical experience in percutaneous image-guided interventions for MSK tumors.
• Focus on stabilization techniques and combined ablation-stabilization strategies.
• Exploration of multidisciplinary team collaboration and patient-specific therapy planning.

Main Results:

• Demonstration of the role of percutaneous therapies in MSK tumor management.
• Emphasis on the benefits of stabilization and combined ablation-stabilization.
• Highlighting the importance of a multidisciplinary approach within dedicated tumor centers.

Conclusions:

• Percutaneous image-guided interventions are a valuable component of MSK tumor treatment.
• Collaborative, patient-specific treatment plans are crucial for optimal outcomes.
• Future directions involve continued innovation in image-guided oncology for skeletal disease.