Cardiovascular and interventional radiology
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Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol · Dec 2015
ReviewPercutaneous Long Bone Cementoplasty for Palliation of Malignant Lesions of the Limbs: A Systematic Review.
Percutaneous cementoplasty (PC) is rarely applied to long bone tumours, since cement is not considered to be sufficiently resistant to torsional forces. We reviewed the literature to understand the effects of percutaneous long bone cementoplasty (PLBC) in terms of analgesia, limb function and complications. ⋯ PLBC is safe, offering good pain relief and recovery of impaired limb function. Secondary fractures are uncommon and PS may reduce their occurrence. However, no evidence is currently available to support PS plus PLBC as compared to PLBC alone.
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Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol · Dec 2015
ReviewPercutaneous Long Bone Cementoplasty for Palliation of Malignant Lesions of the Limbs: A Systematic Review.
Percutaneous cementoplasty (PC) is rarely applied to long bone tumours, since cement is not considered to be sufficiently resistant to torsional forces. We reviewed the literature to understand the effects of percutaneous long bone cementoplasty (PLBC) in terms of analgesia, limb function and complications. ⋯ PLBC is safe, offering good pain relief and recovery of impaired limb function. Secondary fractures are uncommon and PS may reduce their occurrence. However, no evidence is currently available to support PS plus PLBC as compared to PLBC alone.