Use of intraoperative bone scintigraphy for resection of spinal osteoid osteoma.

Background: The location and proximity to the spinal cord in spinal osteoid osteoma can increase the likelihood of an incomplete resection. Intraoperative bone scintigraphy (IOBS) can be used to verify location and complete surgical resection.

Objective: To review our experience using IOBS for resection of intraspinal osteoid osteoma.