A Minimally Invasive, Surgery-Free Cure for Severe Bone Pain
Osteoid osteoma is a small, benign bone tumor that can cause severe pain, especially at night. It commonly affects children, teenagers, and young adults.
Osteoid osteoma ablation is a safe, minimally invasive procedure that destroys the tumor using heat—without open surgery, stitches, or long hospital stay.
Osteoid osteoma ablation is a image-guided treatment in which heat energy (usually radiofrequency or microwave) is used to destroy the tumor (nidus) from inside the bone.
This treatment:
No open surgery
No scars
Day-care procedure
Very high success rate
Osteoid osteoma is a non-cancerous bone tumor that usually measures less than 1–1.5 cm.
Common features include:
Although benign, the pain can be debilitating and affect sleep, school, work, and sports.
The procedure is performed by an interventional radiologist under CT scan guidance for pinpoint accuracy.
Step-by-step procedure:
Osteoid osteoma ablation is very safe when performed by experienced specialists.
Possible risks with approximate incidence include:
Treatment options for osteoid osteoma depend on:
Your clinician will help you choose the most appropriate option.
Alternative 1: No Active Treatment (Observation Only)
Alternative 2: Pain Medications (Medical Management)
Alternative 3: Surgical Removal
📌 Compared to surgery, ablation is safer, faster, and has quicker recovery with excellent cure rates.
Recovery is usually fast and smooth.
After ablation:
Most patients experience complete and permanent pain relief.
Osteoid osteoma ablation is a minimally invasive treatment that destroys a small benign bone tumor using heat (radiofrequency or microwave energy) under CT guidance, without open surgery.
Yes. Osteoid osteoma ablation has a very high cure rate (over 90–95%), and most patients experience permanent pain relief.
No. Osteoid osteoma is a benign (non-cancerous) bone tumor, but it can cause severe pain if not treated.
The procedure itself is not painful as it is done under anesthesia. Mild soreness after the procedure is temporary and usually settles within a few days.
Most patients notice significant pain relief within 24–72 hours, especially the characteristic night pain.
Patients with:
Desire to avoid open surgery
Yes. This procedure is commonly and safely performed in children and adolescents, with excellent outcomes.
The procedure usually takes 45–90 minutes, depending on the location of the tumor.
Most patients are discharged the same day or after overnight observation, depending on age and tumor location.
Recurrence is uncommon. If it does occur, repeat ablation can be safely performed.
Risks are minimal and uncommon, such as temporary pain, mild swelling, or very rarely infection or nerve irritation.
In most cases, surgery is not required. Ablation replaces the need for open surgical removal.
Most patients return to normal daily activities within 2–5 days. Sports activities may resume after medical advice.
Yes. It is available in specialized interventional radiology centers across India.
You should seek medical evaluation if:
One-time curative treatment
No open bone surgery
Minimal pain and fast recovery
Very high success rate
Suitable for children and adults
If you or your child is suffering from severe bone pain due to osteoid osteoma, you don’t have to live with it.
