How Arterial Embolization Is Transforming Treatment of Oncologic and Degenerative Musculoskeletal Disease
Background: Arterial embolization is a minimally invasive treatment that occludes blood vessels supplying pathological tissue. Developed to control bleeding without surgery, it has evolved over decades and is now applied in musculoskeletal oncology as a preoperative treatment, palliative care, or st...
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| description | Background: Arterial embolization is a minimally invasive treatment that occludes blood vessels supplying pathological tissue. Developed to control bleeding without surgery, it has evolved over decades and is now applied in musculoskeletal oncology as a preoperative treatment, palliative care, or standalone therapy for select tumors. Recently, its use has expanded globally in treating chronic pain syndromes and osteoarthritis. Materials and Methods: We reviewed the literature on arterial embolization in various musculoskeletal conditions. The focus was on established oncologic indications for primary and metastatic bone or soft tissue tumors, and emerging evidence on degenerative diseases like osteoarthritis, inflammatory musculoskeletal pathology, and intractable pain. Emphasis was placed on leading studies regarding efficacy, complications, and recurrence rates. Discussion: Arterial embolization has progressed from bleeding control to a versatile therapeutic option in musculoskeletal medicine. It offers symptom relief, reduces tumor size, and improves quality of life. Applications include oncologic interventions and management of degenerative and inflammatory conditions. Despite its benefits, variations in complications and recurrence rates highlight the need for standardized protocols and further research. Conclusions: Arterial embolization is a safe and effective minimally invasive tool in the multidisciplinary management of a wide range of musculoskeletal pathologies. Ongoing research is crucial to understand long-term efficacy, optimize protocols, and broaden its applications. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-a2ababdd13cd4c55a1e40c16f7b6e2992024-12-27T14:19:57ZengMDPI AGCurrent Oncology1198-00521718-77292024-11-0131127523755410.3390/curroncol31120555How Arterial Embolization Is Transforming Treatment of Oncologic and Degenerative Musculoskeletal DiseaseNicolas Papalexis0Giuliano Peta1Michela Carta2Simone Quarchioni3Maddalena Di Carlo4Marco Miceli5Giancarlo Facchini6Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, IRCCS-Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, 40136 Bologna, ItalyDepartment of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, IRCCS-Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, 40136 Bologna, ItalyDepartment of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, IRCCS-Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, 40136 Bologna, ItalyDepartment of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, IRCCS-Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, 40136 Bologna, ItalyDepartment of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, IRCCS-Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, 40136 Bologna, ItalyDepartment of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, IRCCS-Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, 40136 Bologna, ItalyDepartment of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, IRCCS-Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, 40136 Bologna, ItalyBackground: Arterial embolization is a minimally invasive treatment that occludes blood vessels supplying pathological tissue. Developed to control bleeding without surgery, it has evolved over decades and is now applied in musculoskeletal oncology as a preoperative treatment, palliative care, or standalone therapy for select tumors. Recently, its use has expanded globally in treating chronic pain syndromes and osteoarthritis. Materials and Methods: We reviewed the literature on arterial embolization in various musculoskeletal conditions. The focus was on established oncologic indications for primary and metastatic bone or soft tissue tumors, and emerging evidence on degenerative diseases like osteoarthritis, inflammatory musculoskeletal pathology, and intractable pain. Emphasis was placed on leading studies regarding efficacy, complications, and recurrence rates. Discussion: Arterial embolization has progressed from bleeding control to a versatile therapeutic option in musculoskeletal medicine. It offers symptom relief, reduces tumor size, and improves quality of life. Applications include oncologic interventions and management of degenerative and inflammatory conditions. Despite its benefits, variations in complications and recurrence rates highlight the need for standardized protocols and further research. Conclusions: Arterial embolization is a safe and effective minimally invasive tool in the multidisciplinary management of a wide range of musculoskeletal pathologies. Ongoing research is crucial to understand long-term efficacy, optimize protocols, and broaden its applications.https://www.mdpi.com/1718-7729/31/12/555arterial embolizationtherapeuticmusculoskeletal diseasesbone neoplasmssoft tissue neoplasmspalliative care |
| spellingShingle | Nicolas Papalexis Giuliano Peta Michela Carta Simone Quarchioni Maddalena Di Carlo Marco Miceli Giancarlo Facchini How Arterial Embolization Is Transforming Treatment of Oncologic and Degenerative Musculoskeletal Disease Current Oncology arterial embolization therapeutic musculoskeletal diseases bone neoplasms soft tissue neoplasms palliative care |
| title | How Arterial Embolization Is Transforming Treatment of Oncologic and Degenerative Musculoskeletal Disease |
| title_full | How Arterial Embolization Is Transforming Treatment of Oncologic and Degenerative Musculoskeletal Disease |
| title_fullStr | How Arterial Embolization Is Transforming Treatment of Oncologic and Degenerative Musculoskeletal Disease |
| title_full_unstemmed | How Arterial Embolization Is Transforming Treatment of Oncologic and Degenerative Musculoskeletal Disease |
| title_short | How Arterial Embolization Is Transforming Treatment of Oncologic and Degenerative Musculoskeletal Disease |
| title_sort | how arterial embolization is transforming treatment of oncologic and degenerative musculoskeletal disease |
| topic | arterial embolization therapeutic musculoskeletal diseases bone neoplasms soft tissue neoplasms palliative care |
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