Podcast #87 · 11 Nov 2025
Advanced Techniques in Orthopedic Oncology: Bone Ablation for Skeletal Metastases
- Cementoplasty
- Orthopedic Oncology
- Screw Assisted Internal Fixation
- Musculoskeletal Interventional Radiology (Musculoskeletal IR)
- Insufficiency Fracture
- Interventional Radiology (IR)
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
- Bone Metastasis
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Cryoablation
“We learn traditionally that bone metastasis is terminal.” 一 Or is it? In this episode of the BackTable MSK podcast, host Dr. Jacob Fleming welcomes Dr. Francis Lee, a leading figure in orthopedic oncology, to discuss advancements in treating skeletal metastasis. Dr. Lee, the Wayne O. Southwick Professor from Yale and President-elect of the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society, shares his innovative AORIF (Ablation, Osteoplasty, Reinforcement and Internal Fixation) technique, which emphasizes collaboration between orthopedic oncologists and interventional radiologists.
This podcast is supported by an educational grant from Medtronic.
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The conversation covers the complexities of bone metastasis, the biomechanics of skeletal ablation, and the importance of understanding bone-cancer interactions. Dr. Lee also shares insights from his translational research on cancer and bone dynamics, and emphasizes the need for continued interdisciplinary collaboration to drive forward minimally invasive treatments.