Abstract
Background
Percutaneous radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for treatment of osteoid osteoma is effective and avoids the potential complications of open surgical resection. This study evaluates the efficacy of RFA at a single tertiary-care pediatric hospital and highlights an important complication.
Materials and methods
The medical records of 21 cases of RFA in 21 children between 2004 and 2010 were reviewed retrospectively for demographic data, lesion site, access point and technique for ablation, clinical outcome and complications.
Results
Clinical follow-up was available for 17/21 children (81%) at an average of 17.0 months (range 0.5–86.1 months). No persistence or recurrence of pre-procedural pain was noted. Two children (9.5%) had a complication, including a burn to the local skin and muscle requiring local wound care, and a late subtrochanteric femur fracture treated successfully with open reduction internal fixation.
Conclusion
RFA is a safe and effective alternative to surgical resection of the osteoid osteoma nidus. When accessing the proximal femur, the risk of late post-procedural fracture must be considered and discussed with the family. An understanding of biomechanical principles in the proximal femur might provide an effective strategy for limiting this risk.
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We would like to thank Brittany Patrick, MPH, for her help and contributions to this project.
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Earhart, J., Wellman, D., Donaldson, J. et al. Radiofrequency ablation in the treatment of osteoid osteoma: results and complications. Pediatr Radiol 43, 814–819 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-013-2636-y
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