Removal of osteoblastoma of the talar neck using standard anterior ankle Arthroscopy：A case report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Osteoblastoma of the talus, a benign tumor, is rare in orthopedics. The choice of treatment is usually open surgery for excision of tumor. Limited data is available concerning arthroscopic approaches.

Presentation of case

A 36-year-old male patient was evaluated for pain and swelling of the left ankle joint. Based on the findings of physical examination, X-rays and MRI investigations, the tumor was isolated. Standard anterior arthroscopic surgery was performed due to ankle pain. A diagnosis of osteoblastoma of the talar neck was made following the pathological survey. He had no recurrent pain and normal joint mobility 5 years postoperatively during he was regularly followed up.

Discussion

Osteoblastoma of the talar neck is slowly progressive and it is a p

SUBMITTER: Duan XJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4855791 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature