RESUMO
A review of 29 cases of osteoid osteoma over the past 15 years was carried out. This lesion was noted in several skeletal locations, and mimicked several conditions including inflammatory joint disease, spine derangement, internal derangement of various joints, other tumors both benign and malignant, growth disturbances, dysplasias and feet problems. Orthopedic surgeons are becoming more familiar with the diagnostic symptomatology and sequel. This has allowed an earlier diagnosis, thus preventing permanent deformities. With improvement in diagnostic technology, the lesion is detected earlier, and excised more precisely. Various techniques have been used to both localize and excise the lesion, with minimal disturbance to the involved site, both on an in- and out-patient program, with minimal cost