Percutaneous Bone Biopsy

Percutaneous bone tissue sampling for bone lesion diagnosis.

Biopsies

Percutaneous Bone Biopsy

Synonyms : bone lesion biopsy, image-guided bone biopsy

Background

Indeterminate bone lesion, suspected tumor, metastasis or infection.

Procedure

CT-guided trephine needle. Duration: 20-40 minutes.

Risks

Pain, pathological fracture, bleeding, infection.

Recovery

Same-day discharge in most cases.

Practical information

Local anesthesia. Outpatient procedure (return home the same day).