What the study found
The study reports that a cervical osteoid osteoma was completely removed using unilateral biportal endoscopy (UBE), a minimally invasive spinal endoscopic technique, while preserving the facet joint and surrounding structures. The patient’s pain improved immediately after surgery, and no perioperative complications were reported.
Why the authors say this matters
The authors conclude that UBE-assisted resection is an effective minimally invasive option for cervical osteoid osteoma. They say it allows adequate visualization and precise excision while helping preserve spinal stability.
What the researchers tested
The researchers reported a single case of a 50-year-old man with 6 months of persistent left-sided neck pain. Imaging showed a 15-mm nidus in the left C3 lamina consistent with osteoid osteoma, and the lesion was treated with UBE resection followed by histopathologic confirmation and imaging follow-up.
What worked and what didn't
The lesion was completely excised, histopathology confirmed osteoid osteoma, and postoperative imaging showed no residual lesion or recurrence at 7 months. Symptoms improved immediately, and no perioperative complications occurred.
What to keep in mind
This is a case report of one patient, so the available summary does not show how the approach performs in larger groups. The abstract does not describe comparative outcomes against other treatments beyond noting that open excision or radiofrequency ablation have traditionally been used.
Key points
- A cervical osteoid osteoma was completely removed with unilateral biportal endoscopy (UBE).
- The facet joint and surrounding structures were preserved during surgery.
- The patient’s neck pain improved immediately after the operation.
- No perioperative complications were reported.
- Follow-up CT and MRI showed no recurrence at 7 months.
Disclosure
- Research title:
- UBE resection completely removed a cervical osteoid osteoma
- Authors:
- Kwan-Su Song, Joon Young Jung
- Institutions:
- Daejeon Sun Hospital
- Publication date:
- 2026-01-30
- OpenAlex record:
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- Image credit:
- Photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels · Pexels License
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