Abstract
Objective: To assess whether there are significant differences in ease of use and quality of samples among several bone biopsy needles currently available. Design: Eight commonly used, commercially available bone biopsy needles of different gauges were evaluated. Each needle was used to obtain five consecutive samples from a lamb lumbar pedicle. Subjective assessment of ease of needle use, ease of sample removal from the needle and sample quality, before and after fixation, was graded on a 5-point scale. The number of attempts necessary to reach a 1 cm depth was recorded. Each biopsy specimen was measured in the gross state and after fixation. Results: The RADI Bonopty 15 g and Kendall Monoject J-type 11 g needles were rated the easiest to use, while the Parallax Core-Assure 11 g and the Bard Ostycut 16 g were rated the most difficult. Parallax Core-Assure and Kendall Monoject needles had the highest quality specimen in the gross state; Cook Elson/Ackerman 14 g and Bard Ostycut 16 g needles yielded the lowest. The MD Tech without Trap-Lok 11 g needle had the highest quality core after fixation, while the Bard Ostycut 16 g had the lowest. There was a significant difference in pre-fixation sample length between needles (P<0.0001), despite acquiring all cores to a standard 1 cm depth. Core length and width decrease in size by an average of 28% and 42% after fixation. Conclusion: Bone biopsy needles vary significantly in performance. Detailed knowledge of the strengths and weaknesses of different needles is important to make an appropriate selection for each individual's practice.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 329-335 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Skeletal Radiology |
Volume | 34 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 1 2005 |
Keywords
- Bone lesions
- Drill
- Needle
- Percutaneous biopsy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging