The American journal of hospice & palliative care
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Am J Hosp Palliat Care · May 2019
Radiofrequency Ablation and Radiation Therapy Improve Local Control in Spinal Metastases Compared to Radiofrequency Ablation Alone.
The spinal column is the most common location for osseous metastases and is associated with pain and decreased quality of life. This study evaluated combined radiofrequency ablation (RFA) with radiation therapy (RT) compared to RFA alone for improving pain and local control. ⋯ This study demonstrates a benefit in local control with RFA+RT versus RFA alone. Palliation of pain was effective using both regimens. This study was limited by a nearly unequal distribution of primary tumor histologies between groups. Literature regarding combined treatment of RFA and RT for spinal metastases is scarce and prospective protocols are warranted.