Texoma Living Well Magazine May/June 2018 | Page 34

Radiofrequency ablation
treatment now available
for spinal tumors
Minimally invasive technology, close to home
A treatment system specifically used for treating
painful tumors that have spread to the spine from
cancer in other parts of the body is now available
at TMC. Orthopedic Spine Surgeon and Chief of Staff
at Texoma Medical Center Brian Rose, MD, FAAOS, says
he has been treating patients for about six months.
TexomaCare Neurosurgeon Michael Molleston,
MD, says the treatment serves a dual
Brian Rose, MD,
Michael
purpose.“Radiofrequency ablation enables us to
FAAOS
Molleston, MD
Orthopedic &
Neurosurgeon,
treat tumors using a small incision. Once the tumor is
Spine Surgeon
TexomaCare
destroyed, we strengthen and stabilize the spine by
filling in the affected areas with a cement-like material. The procedure usually takes less than one
hour and following a short time in recovery, patients can go home.”
Dr. Rose states that the person’s pain level is greatly reduced. For older patients with other health
conditions, the minimal side effects are a plus. This often allows the patient to proceed with radiation
therapy and/or chemotherapy without severe pain.
Enhancing