Professor Ofer MerimskiHead of the Department of Bone and Soft Tissue Oncology
The Top Ichilov Clinic is a leading medical center in Israel, serving patients from around the world. The advantages of this clinic include state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, highly qualified staff, and the use of advanced treatment methods incorporating the latest scientific achievements in medical technology and pharmacology.
Extensive practical experience, as well as scientific activity, allows specialists at the Top Ichilov Medical Center to effectively treat even rare and difficult-to-treat conditions, such as osteoid osteoma of the spine. The clinic employs gentle methods of endoscopic surgery and the most modern means of radiosurgery.
What is Osteoid Osteoma?
Osteoid osteoma is a benign, usually solitary tumor with a diameter of up to 1 cm, developing in any bone of the skeleton, except for the skull and sternum. Most often, the tumor process affects the bones of the lower and upper limbs, as well as the arches and processes of the vertebrae.
Clinically, osteoid osteoma of the spine manifests as pain, especially at night, and sometimes neurological symptoms at the site of the tumor. The pain is usually accompanied by muscle tension and disappears with the intake of analgesics and anti-inflammatory medications. Changes in posture often occur: the appearance of scoliosis or flattening of the physiological curves of the spine.
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Effective Treatment of Osteoid Osteoma of the Spine in Israel, at the Top Ichilov Clinic
Treatment of osteoid osteoma of the spine is exclusively surgical. Given that all spinal surgeries are considered high-risk interventions, it is better to undergo treatment in highly specialized clinics. The Top Ichilov Medical Center employs highly skilled professionals with extensive experience in performing spinal surgeries. Additionally, the clinic's neurosurgeons are actively engaged in scientific research and developing new surgical techniques. All spinal surgeries at Top Ichilov are performed using the latest endoscopic and laser equipment. This minimally invasive approach allows for complete tumor removal and a return to normal life for the patient in the shortest possible time.
The Top Ichilov Clinic employs the following modern methods for treating osteoid osteoma of the spine:
- Endoscopic, minimally invasive surgical techniques that do not require incisions
- Advanced radiosurgery
- Subsequent stabilization of the spine
Treatment of spinal cord tumors and spinal tumors can be combined and may include surgical methods, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and hormonal therapy.
Accurate Diagnosis of Osteoid Osteoma of the Spine
A feature of osteoid osteoma is that early-stage changes in bone tissue are not detected by standard X-ray machines. High-resolution imaging devices are necessary to detect the tumor.
For diagnosis, in addition to X-rays, the following studies are used:
- MRI with layered examination of spinal tissues
- PET-CT, CT
- Cytological and histological examination
- Examination for metastatic tumors
- Bone scintigraphy of the spine.