Update on musculoskeletal applications of magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound
Kevin C McGill1, Joe D Baal2, Matthew D Bucknor2
1Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, University of California, San Francisco, 505 Parnassus Ave, Suite M391, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA. kevin.mcgill@ucsf.edu.
Abstract:
Magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) is a noninvasive, incisionless, radiation-free technology used to ablate tissue deep within the body. This technique has gained increased popularity following FDA approval for treatment of pain related to bone metastases and limited approval for treatment of osteoid osteoma. MRgFUS delivers superior visualization of soft tissue targets in unlimited imaging planes and precision in targeting and delivery of thermal dose which is all provided during real-time monitoring using MR thermometry. This paper provides an overview of the common musculoskeletal applications of MRgFUS along with updates on clinical outcomes and discussion of future applications.
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