Percutaneous Image-Guided Musculoskeletal Tumor Treatments

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this article is to review the current guidelines and recommendations for percutaneous image-guided treatment of musculoskeletal tumors.

Conclusion: With the ongoing technologic advances, it is essential that the musculoskeletal interventionalist is familiar with the current tools and techniques available for the treatment of soft-tissue and bone tumors. Fortunately, many of these tools are readily available in a standard interventional radiology department and can be easily applied to the musculoskeletal system.

Keywords: ablation; injection; musculoskeletal tumors; percutaneous treatment.