Using a minimally invasive technique, Dr. Burke is able to  treat an area inside a vertebral bone that is generating pain. 

Most often this pain is from cancer metastasis, though benign tumors can also cause pain.

Benefits of Bone Tumor Ablation

Pain Improvement

  • Sustained, long-term relief
  • Greater range of motion

 

 

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Life Improvement

  • Short recovery time
  • Improved quality of life

Lasting Results

Performed on an outpatient basis, selected clinical studies show that BTA significantly reduces pain for 6 months or longer in patients.

Levy, et al., 2020

Bone tumor ablation (BTA) is an outpatient procedure using sedation.  Dr. Burke will do a comprehensive exam and review of x-ray and MRI images to determine if you are a candidate for this procedure.

Patients report significant pain relief following BTA.

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If you have a metastatic or benign spinal lesion that has not responded to conservative therapy and treatment.  Dr. Burke may be able to help.