title: An Alternative Surgical Method for Treatment of Osteoid Osteoma.
abstract: BACKGROUND An osteoid osteoma is a benign bone tumor that tends to be <1 cm in size. The tumor is characterized by night-time pain that may be relieved by aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Osteoid osteoma can be treated with various conservative and surgical methods, but these have some risks and difficulties. The purpose of the present study was to present an alternative treatment method for osteoid osteoma and the results we obtained. MATERIAL AND METHODS In the period from 2010 to 2014, 10 patients with osteoid osteoma underwent nidus excision by using a safe alternative method in an operating room (OR) with no computed tomography (CT). The localization of the tumor was determined by use of a CT-guided Kirschner wire in the radiology unit, then, in the OR the surgical intervention was performed without removing the Kirschner wire. RESULTS Following the alternative intervention, all the patients were completely relieved of pain. In the follow-up, no recurrence or complication occurred. CONCLUSIONS The presented alternative method for treating osteoid osteoma is an efficient and practical procedure for surgeons working in clinics that lack specialized equipment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, Medical School of Yuzuncu Yil University, Van, Turkey.
authors.forename: Mehmet Ata
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Gökalp
authors.affiliation: Department of Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, Medical School of Yuzuncu Yil University, Van, Turkey.
authors.forename: Abdurrahim
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gözen
authors.affiliation: Department of Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, Medical School of Yuzuncu Yil University, Van, Turkey.
authors.forename: Seyyid Şerif
authors.initials: SŞ
authors.lastname: Ünsal
authors.affiliation: Department of Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, Van Training and Research Hospital, Van, Turkey.
authors.forename: Haci
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Önder
authors.affiliation: Department of Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, Medical School of Yuzuncu Yil University, Van, Turkey.
authors.forename: Savaş
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Güner
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D010017:Osteoma, Osteoid / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D011182:Postoperative Care; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D055815:Young Adult