The etiology of osteoid osteoma is unclear, but nerve fibers found within the nidus or the fibrovascular zone may explain the intensity of pain associated with these lesions. 7-9 Infective or ...

Osteoid osteomas are benign, bone-forming tumours that occur most frequently in the legs, especially in the femur and tibia. Almost all patients have pain as a result of the tumour. Other symptoms ...

Background and aims: Osteoid osteoma is a relatively common benign bone tumor. Until recently, treatment has been surgical excision of the nidus. In 1992 Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) was first ...