Case reports: an unusual complication of radiofrequency ablation treatment of osteoid osteoma.
Osteoid osteoma is a benign bone tumor traditionally treated nonoperatively or by operative excision. However, radiofrequency ablation is being used increasingly for treatment, as there are several reports supporting its effectiveness. Radio-frequency ablation is precise, minimally invasive, safe, effective, and associated with minimal complications and reduced use of healthcare resources. We report a patient treated with radiofrequency ablation for tibial osteoid osteoma and thermal necrosis of the skin.
Finstein
Joseph L
JL
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Pennsylvania Hospital and Hospital University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 19106, USA.
Hosalkar
Harish S
HS
Ogilvie
Christian M
CM
Lackman
Richard D
RD
D000328:Adult; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009336:Necrosis; D010017:Osteoma, Osteoid / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012867:Skin / Q000293:injuries / Q000473:pathology*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D013977:Tibia