Prediction of pathological fracture in patients with metastatic disease of the lower limb.

The aim of this study was to investigate if the risk of pathological fracture can be predicted with the proportion of body weight that can be put through the affected leg in patients with metastatic bone disease of the lower limb. A prospective observational study was conducted in patients with metastatic disease in the lower limb. Receiver Operator Characteristic curves were used to identify the optimum threshold level of single stance weight bearing to predict fracture and compared to the Mirels score.

Radiofrequency thermo-ablation of PVNS in the knee: initial results.

Introduction: Pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) is normally treated by arthroscopic or open surgical excision. We present our initial experience with radiofrequency thermo-ablation (RF ablation) of PVNS located in an inaccessible location in the knee.

Materials: Review of all patients with histologically proven PVNS treated with RF ablation and with at least 2-year follow-up.

Image guided radiofrequency thermo-ablation therapy of chondroblastomas: should it replace surgery?

Objective: To assess the safety and effectiveness of image-guided radiofrequency ablation (RF ablation) in the treatment of chondroblastomas as an alternative to surgery.

Materials And Methods: Twelve patients with histologically proven chondroblastoma at our institution from 2003 to date. We reviewed the indications, recurrences and complications in patients who underwent RF ablation.

Osteoid osteoma: can impedance levels in radiofrequency thermocoagulation predict recurrence?

Objective. To evaluate rise in impedance during percutaneous radiofrequency thermocoagulation (PRFTC) of osteoid osteomas as a predictor of local recurrence. Design and Patients.

The outcome of locking plate fixation for the treatment of periarticular metastases.

Periarticular bone metastasis may be treated with endoprosthetic reconstruction. The extensive surgery required may not, however, be appropriate for all patients. Our aim was to establish whether locking plates provide good functional outcomes and a durable construct when used in the management of metastatic disease.