Solitary bone cyst: controversies and treatment

• Published in: Journal of pediatric orthopaedics. B Vol. 7; no. 4; p. 257
• Main Authors: Bensahel, H, Jehanno, P, Desgrippes, Y, Pennecot, G F
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.10.1998
• Subjects: Adolescent; Adult; Anti-Inflammatory Agents - therapeutic use; Bone Cysts - classification; Bone Cysts - diagnostic imaging; Bone Cysts - etiology; Bone Cysts - therapy; Child; Child, Preschool; Combined Modality Therapy; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Fracture Fixation; Humans; Male; Osteotomy - methods; Radiography; Recurrence; Steroids; Treatment Outcome

The solitary bone cyst (SBC) has not yet revealed all its secrets. The pathogeny of the SBC is thus considered and also its evolutivity. Conservative treatment has been used in attempts to heal this tumor-like bone. In the case of surgery, an original technique is described. The SBC still remains my...