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    • Orthopedic surgery
    • Sports medicine
    • Musculoskeletal oncology

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    • Posterior thigh pain is common in athletes and often misdiagnosed.
    • Hamstring tendinitis is a frequent diagnosis for posterior thigh pain, but conservative treatments may fail.
    • Persistent pain despite conservative management warrants further investigation for underlying pathology.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To report a case of posterior thigh pain initially diagnosed as hamstring tendinitis.
    • To highlight osteoid osteoma as a differential diagnosis in athletes with refractory thigh pain.
    • To demonstrate the efficacy of surgical excision for osteoid osteoma causing thigh pain.

    Main Methods:

    • A case study of an adult male basketball player with persistent posterior thigh pain.
    • Initial diagnosis and conservative treatment for suspected hamstring tendinitis.
    • Radiographic evaluation leading to the identification of an osteoid osteoma.
    • Surgical excision of the osteoid osteoma.

    Main Results:

    • The patient presented with posterior thigh pain unresponsive to conservative therapies including stretching and anti-inflammatory drugs.
    • Radiographs revealed an osteoid osteoma.
    • Complete resolution of pain was achieved following surgical excision of the osteoid osteoma.

    Conclusions:

    • Osteoid osteoma should be considered in the differential diagnosis of posterior thigh pain in athletes, especially when conservative treatments fail.
    • Surgical excision is an effective treatment for osteoid osteoma causing significant pain.
    • Accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment are crucial for managing refractory musculoskeletal pain in athletes.