title: Case reports: an unusual complication of radiofrequency ablation treatment of osteoid osteoma.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Pennsylvania Hospital and Hospital University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 19106, USA.
authors.forename: Joseph L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Finstein
authors.forename: Harish S
authors.initials: HS
authors.lastname: Hosalkar
authors.forename: Christian M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Ogilvie
authors.forename: Richard D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Lackman
mesh_terms: 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