To Elucidate Role of Percutaneous Image-Guided Microwave Ablation of Bone Tumor with Zoledronic Acid Infused PMMA Cementoplasty in Treatment of Giant Cell Tumor.

This article discusses the role of percutaneous image-guided microwave ablation of bone tumors with zoledronic acid infused PMMA cementoplasty in the treatment of giant cell tumors. Giant cell tumors of bone are locally aggressive but rarely malignant or metastasizing. The traditional treatment for these tumors is surgical resection or curettage with local adjuvants like phenol or bone cement. However, percutaneous microwave ablation has been recommended as an effective alternative, providing pain relief and improving the quality of life for patients. The procedure described in the article involved a 46-year-old man with a benign tumor in his knee bone who opted for microwave ablation instead of surgery. The procedure was performed under local anesthesia and resulted in a shorter hospital stay, less pain, and no visible scars. The article concludes that percutaneous image-guided microwave ablation with zoledronic acid infused PMMA cementoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure with results comparable to traditional surgery. [Extracted from the article]