The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Vol 57, Issue 2 159-163, Copyright © 1975 by Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc
Osteoid-osteoma as a cause of scoliosis
HA Keim and EG Reina
In nine cases of osteoid-osteoma causing scoliosis, all lesions were in the
spine and several led to significant structural spine changes. One patient
had two distinct spine lesions two years apart. Almost all cases were
misdiagnosed and improperly treated at first. Prompt recognition should
lead to early surgical excision without spine fusion.