Radiologically guided percutaneous musculoskeletal biopsy.
Radiologically guided percutaneous musculoskeletal biopsy can be done rapidly and precisely with highly accurate results and is nearly painless with only local anesthesia. Orthopedic surgeons should consider including a radiologist in the team with the patient and pathologist when such biopsies are necessary.
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