Percutaneous computed tomography-guided radiofrequency ablation of a spinal osteoid osteoma abutting the dura: a case report and review of the literature.

Dimitrios K FilippiadisA MavrogenisS SpiliopoulosK PalialexisE BrountzosA Kelekis

Published in: European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie (2021)

As far as spine ablation is concerned, all prophylactic measures should be taken; neurophysiologic monitoring seems to be more sensitive than temperature measurement. Intravenous and per os corticosteroids are extremely useful in case of nerve damage.

Keyphrases

radiofrequency ablation
computed tomography
positron emission tomography
spinal cord
oxidative stress
high dose
magnetic resonance imaging
peripheral nerve
dual energy
contrast enhanced
image quality
low dose
magnetic resonance
atrial fibrillation
spinal cord injury