Vertebroplasty shows no antitumoral effect on vertebral metastasis: a case-based study on anatomopathological examinations

ConclusionThe antitumoral effect of PMMA should not be taken into account as an indication for VTP in spinal metastases. It is important not to misuse VTP as a therapy aiming at tumor control. Other therapies such as radiotherapy, radiosurgery and open surgery are available for that purpose.
Source: European Spine Journal - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research