Combination of radiofrequency ablation and intramedullary nailing for the treatment of femoral metastases: single-center, retrospective observational study
The combination of RFA and IMN appears to be a feasible and safe minimally invasive option for achieving local tumor control and restoring function in femoral metastases. Potential candidates include those with impending fractures preserving cortical continuity, avulsion fractures of the lesser trochanter, hypervascular tumors, or radiotherapy-resistant lesions. This approach may serve as a less invasive alternative to extensive resection in carefully selected patients.
Authors
- Nobuhiko Yokoyama (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3013-3205)
- K. Shinozaki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6840-2423)
- Ai Nio (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7142-8408)
- Mikako Jinnouchi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3249-6453)
- Suguru Fukushima (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7308-0991)
- Rie Sugimoto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3906-9307)
- Nobuki Furubayashi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9159-493X)
- Nokitaka Setsu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0042-3321)
- Takatoshi Fujishita
Institutions
- National Hospital Organization Kyushu Cancer Center (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- World Journal of Surgical Oncology
- Published
- 2025-11-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12957-025-04091-8
- Primary Topic
- Management of metastatic bone disease
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00