title: Hip arthroscopy for excision of osteoid osteoma of femoral neck.
abstract: Osteoid osteoma (OO) is the most commonly seen benign bone-forming lesion. It can occur anywhere, including the metaphyseal regions of small and large bones. We present 2 cases that underwent an arthroscopic technique for removal of OO of the femoral neck. The diagnosis was confirmed by computed tomography in addition to magnetic resonance imaging. The lesions were accessed arthroscopically and excised by unroofing and curettage. The clinical and radiographic findings are presented, along with the surgical management. The patients improved dramatically postoperatively. OO of the femoral neck should be included in the differential diagnosis of hip pain in young patients. Arthroscopic excision and curettage provide a good choice for management, with low morbidity and rapid recovery.
authors.affiliation: Assiut Arthroscopy & Sports Injuries Unit, Orthopaedic & Traumatology Department, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt.
authors.forename: Hatem Galal
authors.initials: HG
authors.lastname: Said
authors.affiliation: Assiut Arthroscopy & Sports Injuries Unit, Orthopaedic & Traumatology Department, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt.
authors.forename: Abdulrahman
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Abdulla Babaqi
authors.affiliation: Assiut Arthroscopy & Sports Injuries Unit, Orthopaedic & Traumatology Department, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt.
authors.forename: Maher
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Abdelsalam El-Assal
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