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Percutaneous radiofrequency thermocoagulation of osteoid osteomas: factors affecting therapeutic outcome

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Abstract

Objective

To examine factors which affect local recurrence of osteoid osteomas treated with percutaneous CT-guided radiofrequency thermocoagulation.

Design and patients

A prospective study was carried out on 45 patients with osteoid osteoma who underwent percutaneous radiofrequency thermocoagulation with a minimum follow-up of 12 months

Results

There were seven local recurrences (16%); all occurred within the first year. Local recurrence was significantly related to a non-diaphyseal location (P<0.01). There was no significant relationship (P=0.05) between local recurrence and age of the patient, duration of symptoms, previous treatment, size of the lesion, positive biopsy, radiofrequency generator used or the number of needle positions. There were no complications.

Conclusions

Osteoid osteomas in a non-diaphyseal location are statistically more likely to recur than those in a diaphyseal location when treated with CT-guided percutaneous radiofrequency thermocoagulation. This relationship between local recurrence and location has not been previously reported.

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  1. Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, Oswestry, SY10 7AG, UK

    G. L. Cribb, W. H. Goude, P. Cool, B. Tins, V. N. Cassar-Pullicino & D. C. Mangham

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Cribb, G.L., Goude, W.H., Cool, P. et al. Percutaneous radiofrequency thermocoagulation of osteoid osteomas: factors affecting therapeutic outcome. Skeletal Radiol 34, 702–706 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-005-0947-2

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