Osteochondroma Arising From the Inferior Articular Process of the Lumbar Spine in a Geriatric Patient: A Case Report and Literature Review.

Computed tomography and MRI can effectively diagnose spinal osteochondroma, and surgical treatment can effectively improve clinical outcomes. In almost all symptomatic cases, the best treatment is marginal excision of the tumor. Complete resection of the cartilaginous cap of the tumor is especially important to prevent recurrence.