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Objective To evaluate the value of ~(125)I permanent plantation in treating osseous metastases.Methods Twenty-two patients with osseous metastases were accepted radioactive seeds ~(125)I permanent plantation.The curative effect was appraised according to the degree of ostalgia relieving and the changing of the radiology imaging in patients.Results Accepted radioactive seeds ~(125)I permanent plantation,relief of pain was obtained and the effective rate is 91%(20/22).However none of the patients showed severe side-effect.Among 32 lesions in 22 cases followed-up by CT in 2 months,4 obtained CR, 18 obtained PR,10 NC and 0 PD.The responsive rate was 68.7%.Conclusion ~(125)I permanent plantation procedure can be a safe and effective method in treating osseous metastases and obtaining good clinical effects with minimal damage and few comnlications.