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Bone biopsy – needle core

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Abstract

This procedure is used to obtain a sample of bone in suspected cases of primary bone tumours, metastatic bone tumour, bacterial osteomyelitis and mycosis.

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Figure B.22: A bone biopsy can be performed using a Jamshidi needle or the Arrow OnControl Powered Bone Access System. The plastic tray contains the connector and sterile sheath along with a biopsy needle. The power driver (drill) is orange.
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Figure B.23: The Jamshidi needle should be advanced through the soft tissues to the bone with the stylet . Drawn by S.J. Elmhurst BA Hons (www.livingart.org.uk) and reproduced with her permission
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Figure B.24: Connector showing the driver connection end and the needle connection end.
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Figure B.25: () Disconnecting and removing the connector from the needle.
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Figure B.26: The bone biopsy specimen is removed from the needle using a blunt probe. Drawn by S.J. Elmhurst BA Hons (www.livingart.org.uk) and reproduced with her permission
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Figure B.27: Multiple samples should be obtained from patients with suspected tumours, osteomyelitis and mycosis. Drawn by S.J. Elmhurst BA Hons (www.livingart.org.uk) and reproduced with her permission

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Procedure video: Bone biopsy - needle core

This video shows how to perform a bone biopsy using a needle core technique. Please note that, for filming purposes, this procedure was performed on a cadaver. Appropriate aseptic techniques should be employed when performing this procedure.

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