STAR™ Tumor Ablation System for RF ablation therapy.

Get rapid pain relief with the spine tumor ablation procedure that offers the latest in minimally invasive metastatic spinal tumor treatments – radiofrequency (RF) ablation therapy.

The STAR™ Tumor Ablation System is a dramatic step forward in the treatment of metastatic spinal tumors. Unlike other ablation tools available today, the STAR™ System was developed exclusively to treat metastatic spinal tumors.

Accessing the tumor can be done using only local anesthesia and a small incision. The entire spine tumor ablation procedure may take less than 90 minutes to complete.

Step 1

The SpineSTAR™ Ablation Instrument, a component of the STAR System, is a small steerable device that enters the vertebra in a minimally invasive manner. The user can then target precisely where the metastatic spinal tumor is located.

Step 2

Temperature monitors located within the SpineSTAR Ablation Instrument provide the physician real-time information about the ablative process throughout the procedure.

Step 3

RF energy delivered to the site heats and destroys the metastatic spinal tumor.

Step 4

With the tumor ablation complete, the device is removed.

Risks associated with RF-based tumor ablation therapy.
As with all surgical procedures, radiofrequency (RF) ablation therapy does have risks. These risks depend on the patient’s overall health. To determine if you are a candidate for RF ablation therapy, please consult with your doctor.

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