title: Recurrent burner syndrome due to presumed cervical spine osteoblastoma in a collision sport athlete - a case report.
abstract: We present a case of a 35-year-old active rugby player presenting with a history of recurrent burner syndrome thought secondary to an osteoblastoma involving the posterior arch of the atlas. Radiographically, the lesion had features typical for a large osteoid osteoma or osteoblastoma, including osseous expansion, peripheral sclerosis and bony hypertrophy, internal lucency, and even suggestion of a central nidus. The patient subsequently underwent an en bloc resection of the posterior atlas via a standard posterior approach. The surgery revealed very good clinical results. In this report, we will discuss in detail, the presentation, treatment, and return to play recommendations involving this patient.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA. ilan.elias@rothmaninstitute.com
authors.forename: Ilan
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Elias
authors.forename: Michael A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Pahl
authors.forename: Adam C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Zoga
authors.forename: Maurice L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Goins
authors.forename: Alexander R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Vaccaro