Role of percutaneous computed tomography-guided radiofrequency ablation in treatment of osteoid osteoma

AIM: The aim of the study was to evaluate efficacy of percutaneous computed tomography (CT)-guided radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of nidus in osteoid osteoma (OO). MATERIALS AND METHODS: RFA was performed on fifty patients with clinically and radiologically diagnosed OO. RFA was done in the department of radio-diagnosis in our institute (a tertiary care providing institute in Ahmedabad, Western India). Ablation was performed by putting at an electrode tip (3-5 mm) into nidus under CT guidance with targeted temperature of 90°C for 3 min. RESULTS: All procedures were technically successful. No immediate major or minor complications were observed. Complete clinical success was achieved in 46 patients. Only four patients required second intervention. CONCLUSION: Our experience indicates a 98% success rate. No major complications were noted.