Recurrent burner syndrome due to presumed cervical spine osteoblastoma in a collision sport athlete - a case report.

Authors

Ilan Elias, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia PA, USAFollow
Michael A Pahl, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia PA, USAFollow
Adam C Zoga, Department of Radiology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia PA, USAFollow
Maurice L Goins, Naval Medical Center San Diego, Spine Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, San Diego, CA, USAFollow
Alexander R Vaccaro, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia PA, USAFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2007

Comments

This article has been peer reviewed and is published in Journal of Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Injury Volume 2, Issue 1, 6 June 2007, Article number 13. The published version is available at DOI: 10.1186/1749-7221-2-13. Copyright © BioMed Central Ltd.

Abstract

We present a case of a 35-year-old active rugby player presenting with a history of recurrent burner syndrome thought secondary to an osteoblastoma involving the posterior arch of the atlas. Radiographically, the lesion had features typical for a large osteoid osteoma or osteoblastoma, including osseous expansion, peripheral sclerosis and bony hypertrophy, internal lucency, and even suggestion of a central nidus. The patient subsequently underwent an en bloc resection of the posterior atlas via a standard posterior approach. The surgery revealed very good clinical results. In this report, we will discuss in detail, the presentation, treatment, and return to play recommendations involving this patient.

Recommended Citation

Elias, Ilan; Pahl, Michael A; Zoga, Adam C; Goins, Maurice L; and Vaccaro, Alexander R, "Recurrent burner syndrome due to presumed cervical spine osteoblastoma in a collision sport athlete - a case report." (2007). Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Faculty Papers. Paper 23.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/orthofp/23

PubMed ID

17553154