Medical Data Collection for the Evaluation of Radiofrequency Ablation and Cement Augmentation for the Treatment of Secondary Metastases to the Spine

A Single-Center Retrospective Study Evaluating Radiofrequency Ablation and Cement Augmentation for the Treatment of Secondary Metastases to the Spine

This study collects data on the use of radiofrequency ablation and cement augmentation for the treatment of cancer that has spread to the spine (metastases to the spine). Radiofrequency ablation with cement augmentation is a useful approach for the treatment of secondary metastasis to the spine. Information collected in this study may help doctors to learn the effectiveness of this therapy, and may help to evaluate optimal technique, appropriate patient selection, and management of complications.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:

I. To evaluate the use of radiofrequency ablation and cement augmentation for the treatment of secondary metastases to the spine.

OUTLINE:

Patients' medical data is collected retrospectively.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients who underwent radiofrequency ablation with cement augmentation at the Department of Interventional Radiology at MD Anderson Cancer Center (MDACC) between 1/1/2017 and 9/26/2020

Exclusion Criteria:

• None