Distinguishing characteristics of carpal osteoid osteoma versus osteoblastoma: a comparative study

Binzhi Zhao, Jiangchao Zhang, Deshui Yu, Yuan Zheng, Zuwei Yang, Ge XiongDepartment of Hand Surgery, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Capital Medical University

Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume): Journal of the British Society for Surgery of the Hand & Official Journal of the Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand

Published online on June 19, 2026

Abstract

Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume), Ahead of Print.
Introduction:Osteoid osteoma and osteoblastoma can be difficult to differentiate without biopsy, and clinical management can differ. Therefore, we asked: (1) what are the differences in clinical symptoms and imaging characteristics between carpal osteoid ...