Intra-articular Osteoid Osteoma of the Distal Femur Treated with Osteochondral Grafting: A Report of 2 Cases

JBJS Case Connect. 2019 Apr-Jun;9(2):e0211. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.CC.18.00211.

Abstract

Case: Intra-articular osteoid osteoma (IAOO) is a relatively rare entity and can pose a therapeutic challenge due to proximity to the cartilage surface. We present 2 cases of subchondral osteoid osteomata within the distal femur treated with excision and osteochondral grafting of the resultant defect.

Conclusions: Subchondral IAOO can pose a therapeutic challenge. Our patients had an effective pain relief and return to activities with this treatment strategy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Arthroscopy / methods
  • Bone Transplantation / methods*
  • Cartilage / transplantation*
  • Femur / diagnostic imaging
  • Femur / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
  • Male
  • Osteoma, Osteoid / surgery*
  • Pain / etiology
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Young Adult