Saline-Infused Bipolar Radiofrequency Ablation of High-Risk Spinal and Paraspinal Neoplasms

Abstract
OBJECTIVE. We present three cases of symptomatic high-risk metastases involving the vertebral body treated using infused bipolar radiofrequency ablation either alone or in combination with vertebroplasty. CONCLUSION. In our experience, the bipolar technique can reduce the risk of spinal cord damage in radiofrequency ablation of lesions within 1 cm of neural structures and involving paravertebral soft tissue.