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Clinical results have shown that HIFU is a safe, effective and feasible method of treating malignant bone tumours. It has the great advantage that limb salvage may be possible in patients who would otherwise require an amputation. The risk of the affected bone breaking following treatment is increased, therefore extra care is required in the post-therapy period. HIFU may be used alone or in combination with chemotherapy with curative intent. This can be as primary therapy or after failure of conventional treatment. For palliation, HIFU can reduce pain associated with malignancy, and improve quality of life.
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