Arthroscopically treated intraarticular osteoid osteoma in the ankle-a report of 3 cases

Abstract

We present 3 cases of arthroscopically treated intraarticular osteoid osteoma of the ankle. Emphasis is on the high index of suspicion for this lesion, the appropriate imaging modality and the efficacy of arthroscopic excision of these tumors with superficial location in the talus and tibial plafond.