Osteoid osteoma of the hip: an alternate method of excision.

An osteoid osteoma of the femoral neck was successfully excised with a modified core decompression technique. The procedure is superior to the standard methods of excising lesions from the femoral head and neck region of the hip. A discussion of the exposure techniques, excision methods, and incidence of complications is presented. Osteoid osteoma of the hip is a common, benign bone lesion. While much has been written concerning its clinical, roentgenographic, and pathologic features, few articles directly address the technical difficulties in excising lesions from this area. The case presented describes a method of excising an osteoid osteoma from the femoral head and neck areas.