title: Carpal tunnel syndrome: A rare manifestation of distal radius osteoid osteoma.
abstract: Osteoid Osteoma is a benign bone tumor that normally affects long bones and rarely affects distal radius. Because of its nonspecific presentation in the wrist, it remains a diagnostic challenge. We report an unusual case of Osteoid Osteoma at distal radius having symptoms resembling that of carpal tunnel syndrome. The diagnosis was confirmed preoperatively with X-rays; bone scintigraphy, CT, and MRI, later histological examination confirmed the diagnoses. Surgical excision lead to a dramatic improvement in the condition of the patient.
authors.affiliation: Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedics, Hamdard Institute of Medical Science and Research (HIMSR), New Delhi 1100162, India.
authors.forename: Sukhvinder Singh
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Basran
authors.affiliation: Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedics, Hamdard Institute of Medical Science and Research (HIMSR), New Delhi 1100162, India.
authors.forename: Sandeep
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kumar
authors.affiliation: Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedics, Hamdard Institute of Medical Science and Research (HIMSR), New Delhi 1100162, India.
authors.forename: Javed
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Jameel
authors.affiliation: Senior Resident, Department of Orthopaedics, Hamdard Institute of Medical Science and Research (HIMSR), New Delhi 1100162, India.
authors.forename: Imran
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Sajid
keywords: Carpal tunnel syndrome; Osteoid osteoma; Radius