Musculoskeletal

Research Reports

Clinical and Economic Impact of Implementing HealthPathways at a Musculoskeletal Radiology Department

12/13/2023

Simon R. Davies, MBBCh, MD

Kathleen Lyons, MBBCh

Kausik Mukherjee, MBBS

Ramakrishna Kishore, MBBS

Khurram Hashmi, MBBCh

Maria Dyban, LLM

Anna Kuczynska, MBBCh

Simon R. Davies, MBBCh, and colleagues investigate the impact of HealthPathways on management and primary care clinicians in a musculoskeletal radiology department.

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12/13/2023

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Combined Microwave Ablation and Cementoplasty Eases Pain in Extra-Spinal Metastases

06/14/2018

The combination of microwave ablation and cementoplasty may offer patients with extra-spinal metastases a minimally invasive option for pain reduction. The combined microwave ablation and cementoplasty treatment was safe and effective,...

The combination of microwave...

06/14/2018

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Aneurysmal Bone Cyst: Evaluating Success of Radiofrequency Thermal Ablation

03/13/2018

Treatment of aneurysmal bone cyst using radiofrequency thermal ablation (RFTA) seems to be clinically successful and curative, researchers reported. There are a variety of treatments available for aneurysmal bone cysts, and some of these...

Treatment of aneurysmal bone...

03/13/2018

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Clinical Insights

Targeted Radiofrequency Ablation of Painful Spinal Metastases in Myeloma

12/26/2016

Duncan Street, MRCP (UK)¹; John F. Morlese, FRCR¹; Amit Shah, BSc, FRCR¹; Steven Morgan, FRCR²; Mamta Garg, MD, FRCP, FRCPath (Hematology)¹; Winston J. Rennie, MSc, FRCR^1,3

From the ¹Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester, United Kingdom, ²Southmead Hospital Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom, and ³University of Loughborough, Loughborough, United Kingdom.

Duncan Street, MRCP (UK)1; John F. Mo...

Abstract: Metastasis to bone occurs in the majority of cancers, with the thoracolumbar spine being the most common site of metastasis. Metastatic disease to the spine is a common clinical situation that causes significant morbidity, with...

Abstract: Metastasis to bone...

12/26/2016

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Effects on Analgesia Use Following Percutaneous Spinal Augmentation and Cementoplasty: Sustained Significant Decrease

09/23/2016

Duncan Street, MRCP (UK)¹; John F. Morlese, FRCR¹; Amit Shah, BSc, FRCR¹; Steven Morgan, FRCR²; Mamta Garg, MD, FRCP, FRCPath (Hematology)¹; Winston J. Rennie, MSc, FRCR^1,3

From the ¹Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester, United Kingdom, ²Southmead Hospital Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom, and ³University of Loughborough, Loughborough, United Kingdom.

Duncan Street, MRCP (UK)1; John F. Mo...

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Percutaneous spinal augmentation and cementoplasty (PSAC) is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat or prevent pathologic fractures and pain when other pain management is ineffective. Previous reports have...

ABSTRACT: Introduction:...

09/23/2016

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Merit Medical Acquires DFINE, Inc., Manufacturer of RFA Tool for Metastatic Spinal Tumors

07/07/2016

 RELATED CONTENTCase Report: Radiofrequency Ablation of Vertebral Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma Metastasis With the STAR Tumor Ablation System After Attempted Palliation With External Beam RadiationVideo: How the STAR Tumor...

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07/07/2016

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Misonix Features New BoneScalpel MIS at SpineWeek 2016 in Singapore

05/17/2016

FARMINGDALE, N.Y., May 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Misonix, Inc. (NASDAQ: MSON), an international ultrasonic surgical device company that designs, manufactures and markets innovative therapeutic ultrasonic instruments for spine surgery,...

FARMINGDALE, N.Y., May 16, 2016...

05/17/2016

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Interview

Radiofrequency Ablation for the Treatment of Metastatic Spinal Tumors

02/18/2015

Guest blog post by Aldo Gonzalez-Beicos, MDFrom the University of Miami Health System Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center______________________________________The number of patients living with cancer in the United States is estimated to be...

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02/18/2015

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Radiofrequency Ablation of Vertebral Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma Metastasis With the STAR Tumor Ablation System After Attempted Palliation With External Beam Radiation

02/18/2015

Clifford Howard Jr., MD; Daniel G. Hampton, MSIV

From the Department of Radiology, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston Salem, North Carolina, and Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston Salem, North Carolina.

Clifford Howard Jr., MD; Daniel G. Ha...

Abstract: Alveolar soft part sarcoma is a rare malignancy that is known to be resistant to radiation therapy and chemotherapy. The traditional methods are (1) vertebral debulking with or without stabilization and (2) irradiation. The STAR...

Abstract: Alveolar soft part...

02/18/2015

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NanoKnife System Receives OPS Procedure Classification Codes in Germany

10/28/2014

October 28, 2014 06:30 ET | Source: AngioDynamics  ALBANY, N.Y., Oct. 28, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AngioDynamics, a leading provider of innovative, minimally invasive medical devices for vascular access, surgery,...

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10/28/2014

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