Radiofrequency ablation of chondroblastoma using a multi-tined expandable electrode system: initial results

Osteoid osteoma and osteoid osteoma-mimicking lesions: biopsy findings, distinctive MDCT features and treatment by radiofrequency ablation

“…Recently, Corby et al [8] reported a small series of three eosinophilic granuloma safely and successfully treated by RFA. Depending on their size and the distance from the articulation, chondroblastoma are also successfully treated by minimally invasive therapies such as RFA [24,25]. Since our OOmimicking lesions were all successfully treated, new indications for the treatment of small painful radiolucent lesions by RFA might spread in the future.…”

Complications in Musculoskeletal Intervention: Important Considerations

“…45 Moreover, some targeted osseous lesions in a juxtaepiphyseal location may predispose to cartilage damage on the basis of the ablation zone encompassing subchondral bone and adjacent cartilage, collateral thermal damage, or other unknown mechanisms. 46 Long-term consequences of these complications may range from early-onset degenerative arthritis to arthrodesis.…”

Treatment of Bone Tumours by Radiofrequency Thermal Ablation

“…Surgical removal is often difficult and RFTA has been reported as an alternative curative therapy in these cases. 19 Osteoblastoma is a rare, benign, bone-forming tumour that is histologically related to the more common osteoid osteoma. Almost 90% of patients are diagnosed before 30 years of age.…”

“…4,13 In weight-bearing joints and lesions near the articular cartilage, there is a risk of cartilage damage and mechanical weakening of the bone. 19 Care should be taken in vertebral lesions when tumours invade the posterior cortex because of the risk of thermal nerve damage to nerves. The heating of tissue to 45°C in RFTA is cytotoxic to spinal cord and peripheral nerves.…”