MSK Interventions (2021)-T4-CIR10-2021

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In a comprehensive presentation on vertebral augmentation challenges in cancer patients, speakers shared insights on overcoming obstacles and advancements in cancer treatment. Key challenges include convincing healthcare providers of the procedure’s benefits and managing mechanical versus resting pain. Strategies include leveraging existing literature to educate patients and families, gaining technical expertise, and ensuring access to advanced imaging like CTs for complex cases. The importance of addressing upper thoracic spine fractures and integrating CT imaging to manage difficult cases was highlighted. <br /><br />Other challenges include managing multiple vertebral compression fractures and establishing a working relationship with radiation oncology for improved patient outcomes. Discussions expanded into combining techniques like cementoplasty and screw fixation for vertebral stabilization, highlighting advancements such as thermal ablation, microwave techniques, and new device innovations like expandable and cannulated screws for improved treatment of metastatic lesions.<br /><br />Collaborations between interventional and radiation oncologists are encouraged for better resource use, effective treatment planning, and improved patient experience, suggesting great potential for pain relief, safety, and efficacy. Future tools such as AI for dose reduction, mixed reality for procedure planning, and simulation-based innovations could significantly advance MSK interventions.

Keywords

vertebral augmentation

cancer patients

healthcare providers

CT imaging

vertebral stabilization

radiation oncology

thermal ablation

interventional collaboration

AI in MSK interventions