Treatment of pathologic spinal fractures with combined radiofrequency ablation and balloon kyphoplasty

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In oncologic patients with metastatic spinal disease, the ideal treatment should be well tolerated, relieve the pain, and preserve or restore the neurological function.</p> <p>The combination of fluoroscopic guided radiof...

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Main Authors: Tzanakakis George, Bano Artan, Alpantaki Kalliopi, Pasku Dritan, Katonis Pavlos, Karantanas Apostolos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-11-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Online Access:http://www.wjso.com/content/7/1/90