Radiofrequency ablation of osteoid osteoma at the base of the coracoid process: Report of two cases

Abstract

Key Clinical Message If you encounter an unexplained case of bone marrow edema in a young patient, consider the possibility of osteoid osteoma (OO). Even in the presence of a nidus near vital structures, RFA can safely be used to treat OO.

Keywords

• bone marrow edema
• coracoid process
• osteoid osteoma
• radiofrequency ablation