Osteoid Osteoma of the Talus: Case Report

Abstract

Osteoid osteomas are benign bone-forming tumors that typically occur in children (particularly adolescents). They have a characteristic lucent nidus <1.5 or 2 cm and surrounding osteosclerotic reaction, which classically causes night pain that is relieved by the use of the location of osteoid osteoma in the ankle is rare. We report the case of a young boy who had an osteoid osteoma of the talus.