PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - Tomasian, A. AU - Jennings, J.W. TI - Percutaneous Radiofrequency Ablation of Spinal Osteoid Osteomas Using a Targeted Navigational Bipolar Electrode System AID - 10.3174/ajnr.A5831 DP - 2018 Oct 25 TA - American Journal of Neuroradiology 4099 - http://www.ajnr.org/content/early/2018/10/25/ajnr.A5831.short 4100 - http://www.ajnr.org/content/early/2018/10/25/ajnr.A5831.full AB - SUMMARY: Safe and effective percutaneous CT-guided radiofrequency ablation of spinal osteoid osteomas can be performed using a targeted navigational bipolar electrode system. Articulating bipolar electrodes with built-in thermocouples along an electrode shaft and variable generator wattage settings allow optimal nidus access, particularly in challenging locations; provide precise real-time monitoring of ablation zone volume and geometry; and minimize the risk of undesired thermal injury.RFradiofrequency