title: Percutaneous Biopsy of Musculoskeletal Lesions.
abstract: Percutaneous biopsy is a minimally invasive technique that yields a high diagnostic accuracy at a relatively low cost in musculoskeletal lesions, especially tumors and infection. In this article, technical refinements improving the results of percutaneous biopsy of musculoskeletal lesions are reviewed, especially the type of radiological guidance, the different biopsy needles available, and the technique of approach depending on the lesion site. Reported complications, results, and indications of musculoskeletal percutaneous biopsy are also discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Bone and Joint Radiology, Lariboisere Hospital, Assistance Publique des Hopitaux de Paris, Paris, France.
authors.forename: Laurence
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Bellaiche
authors.forename: Bassam
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Hamze
authors.forename: Caroline
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Parlier-Cuau
authors.forename: Jean-Denis
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Laredo