Procedures

Malignant Lesions

In some patients, vertebral compression fractures are caused by abnormalities or disease in the soft tissues inside the vertebrae. The most common vertebral lesions are the result of secondary cancers such as breast, lung and prostate. The spine is the third most common site in the body for cancer metastases. Some primary cancers such as multiple myeloma are also found in the vertebral body, and as the lesion grows, the vertebral body loses structural integrity and may fracture.


Coblation® technology by ArthroCare® enables quick removal of malignant tissue in a vertebral body by creating a cavity in the affected tissue. This procedure is performed by a specialist (typically an interventional radiologist or neurosurgeon). A radiation oncologist is also an integral part of the patient referral pattern for this procedure.


Overall Results:

• Used in over 1,000 tumor treatment procedures
• Over 250 physicians have been trained on this procedure
• Minimally invasive treatment
• Typically adds on 10 minutes to a secondary procedure
• General or local anesthesia is utilized
• May require an overnight hospital stay depending on patients co-morbidities

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For more information about our technologies please contact ArthroCare directly at 1-877-620-BACK or info@arthrocare.com