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Radiofrequency ablation for palliation of painful spinal metastases

  • Interventional procedures guidance
  • Reference number: IPG758
  • Published:  05 April 2023

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Research recommendations coming out of this guidance

  • Evidence on the safety and efficacy of radiofrequency ablation for palliation of painful spinal metastases is limited in quantity and quality. Therefore, this procedure should only be used with special arrangements for clinical governance, consent, and audit or research. Find out what special arrangements mean on the NICE interventional procedures guidance page.

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