Percutaneous Osteoid Osteoma Ablation

Percutaneous destruction of an osteoid osteoma (benign painful bone tumor) by RF or cryoablation.

Musculoskeletal Disorders Interventional Oncology

Percutaneous Osteoid Osteoma Ablation

Synonyms : osteoid osteoma percutaneous treatment, osteoid osteoma radiofrequency ablation

Background

Osteoid osteoma is a benign bone tumor mainly affecting young adults, causing typical nocturnal pain relieved by aspirin. Percutaneous ablation is the gold standard.

Procedure

Under general anesthesia and CT guidance, a needle precisely targets the nidus. RF (90°C for 6 min) or cryoablation destroys the tumor. Duration: 30-60 minutes.

Risks

Fracture (rare), skin burn, nerve injury (spinal location), recurrence (5%).

Recovery

Same-day discharge. Pain resolution within days. No routine follow-up imaging.

Practical information

General anesthesia. Hospital stay: one to two nights.