(OA17) Radiofrequency Ablation and Radiation Therapy Improve Local Control in Spinal Metastases Compared to Radiofrequency Ablation Alone

Many retrospective studies have found good efficacy from minimally invasive image-guided radiofrequency ablation (RFA) with respect to pain reduction and tumor recurrence in the palliation of spinal metastases. However, there are limited data with regards to the combination of this modality with radiation therapy (RT). The goal of this retrospective review was to analyze outcomes of patients with spinal metastases treated with RFA with or without RT. We hypothesized that better outcomes could be achieved with combined modality treatment versus single treatment alone.

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