Tumor ablation is a procedure, similar to kyphoplasty, used when the source of your spinal pain is traced to a tumor. It uses specialized equipment (including needles and probes) guided by advanced imaging to locate the area of your spine that is causing the pain. It is not uncommon to find compression fractures in the area, since tumors can weaken bones.
The procedure aims to relieve pain by eradicating the tumor and repairing related fractures. During the minimally invasive procedure, your doctor may biopsy the tumor and destroy it with heat. Fractures will be repaired through kyphoplasty.
