@article{ref1,
title="Recurrent burner syndrome due to presumed cervical spine osteoblastoma in a collision sport athlete - a case report",
journal="Journal of brachial plexus and peripheral nerve injury",
year="2007",
author="Elias, Ilan and Pahl, Michael A. and Zoga, Adam C. and Goins, Maurice L. and Vaccaro, Alexander R.",
volume="2",
number="",
pages="13-13",
abstract="We present a case of a 35-year-old active rugby player presenting with a history of recurrent burner syndrome thought secondary to an osteoblastoma involving the posterior arch of the atlas. Radiographically, the lesion had features typical for a large osteoid osteoma or osteoblastoma, including osseous expansion, peripheral sclerosis and bony hypertrophy, internal lucency, and even suggestion of a central nidus. The patient subsequently underwent an en bloc resection of the posterior atlas via a standard posterior approach. The surgery revealed very good clinical results. In this report, we will discuss in detail, the presentation, treatment, and return to play recommendations involving this patient.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1749-7221",
doi="10.1186/1749-7221-2-13",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1749-7221-2-13"
}