• Ep. 63 Bone Tumor Ablation: Techniques and Insights with Dr. Glade Roper

  • Dec 17 2024
  • Length: 34 mins
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Ep. 63 Bone Tumor Ablation: Techniques and Insights with Dr. Glade Roper

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  • Spine metastases are often painful and can impair a patient's ability to lie flat for radiation therapy. However, radiofrequency ablation (RFA) can address the bulk of the tumor and provide significant pain relief, enabling the patient to undergo radiation therapy. In this episode of BackTable MSK, musculoskeletal radiologist Dr. Glade Roper discusses his experience with spinal tumor RFA, his role on a multidisciplinary oncology team, and key considerations when planning for ablation. --- This podcast is supported by an educational grant from: Medtronic https://www.medtronic.com/ --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Roper emphasizes that RFA should be viewed as an adjunct to radiation therapy rather than a replacement. He reviews the procedural steps for RFA and explains the basic mechanisms of the device. Additionally, Dr. Roper shares his experience with placing intrathecal pain pumps post-ablation to manage residual pain. Finally, he offers advice on patient and caregiver education, focusing on how to deliver comprehensive, easily understandable information. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 01:57 - Building Relationships with Radiation Oncologists 01:42 - Overview of Bone Tumor Ablation 06:23 - Pre-Procedural Considerations 09:13 - The Role of Pain Pumps 14:04 - Stepwise Patient Education 19:57 - Procedural Technique --- RESOURCES OPuS One Study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33129427/ BackTable VI Ep. 211- Extra-Spinal Augmentation & The Future of Vertebral Augmentation: https://www.backtable.com/shows/vi/podcasts/211/extraspinal-augmentation-the-future-of-vertebral-augmentation
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