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J Brachial Plex Peripher Nerve Inj 2007; 02(01): e61-e65
DOI: 10.1186/1749-7221-2-13
Case report
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Recurrent burner syndrome due to presumed cervical spine osteoblastoma in a collision sport athlete – a case report[*]

Ilan Elias
1   Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia PA, USA
,
Michael A Pahl
1   Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia PA, USA
,
Adam C Zoga
2   Department of Radiology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia PA, USA
,
Maurice L Goins
3   Naval Medical Center San Diego, Spine Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, San Diego, CA, USA
,
Alexander R Vaccaro
1   Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia PA, USA
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23 February 2007

06 June 2007

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28 August 2014 (online)

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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.

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