title: Osteoid osteoma of the glenoid: minimally invasive treatment.
abstract: Osteoid osteoma is a benign neoplasm that is often associated with a delay in diagnosis and severe pain. When indicated, surgical extirpation can be quite difficult, depending on the anatomic site of the tumor. Recent advances in radiofrequency ablation have dramatically impacted the successful treatment of these lesions. In this paper, a case report with review of the literature is presented to update all orthopedic surgeons on the use of this technique-especially important since it may obviate the need for surgery for many patients.
authors.affiliation: Center for Shoulder, Elbow and Sports Medicine, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, New York, USA.
authors.forename: Brett
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Wasserlauf
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Gossett
authors.forename: Daniel I
authors.initials: DI
authors.lastname: Rosenthal
authors.forename: William N
authors.initials: WN
authors.lastname: Levine
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D017115:Catheter Ablation; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010017:Osteoma, Osteoid / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D020069:Shoulder Pain / Q000209:etiology