Bone cysts are benign lesions which develop in both children
and adults. Children generally develop
simple cysts in the long bones such as the femur or the humerus, while adults
often develop aneurismal bone cysts which can occur throughout the skeletal
system. At the Orlando Orthopaedic
Center our board certified specialists offer innovative treatment options for
those suffering from bone cysts. Our fellowship-trained
orthopaedic surgeons treat these and other complications with a state of the
art approach in each and every case. If
you or a loved one are suffering from bone cysts, turn to the experts at the
Orlando Orthopaedic Center.
Bone Cyst Treatment
Because bone cysts can develop throughout the body and range
widely in the impact they have on the musculoskeletal system, there are many
different surgical treatment options for those suffering from bone cysts. If a bone cyst is discovered but is not
causing any pain or showing signs of further development it will be monitored
closely through x-rays and left untreated.
If it is determined that a bone cysts requires treatment surgery or
radiation will be used. Only a
orthopaedic specialist is equipped to properly diagnose and outline an
effective bone cyst treatment plan.
Unicameral Bone
Cyst
A unicameral bone cyst, also commonly referred to as a
simple bone cyst, is a benign cavity in the bone which is filled with fluid and
lined by compressed tissue. Though
common in the long bones, unicameral bone cysts can occur in any bone in the
body. Unicameral bone cysts develop most
commonly in children between the ages of five and fifteen.
Aneurysmal Bone Cyst
An aneurysmal bone cyst is a cystic lesion which can appear
in any bone in the body. Also benign aneurysmal
bone cysts contain vascular and blood elements and can progress rapidly.
Aneurysmal bone cysts generally develop
in adults.
Bone Cyst Surgery
There are several surgical options for the treatment of bone
cysts including:
Curettage
Curettage, also known as bone grafting, is the most common
bone cyst surgery for those suffering from aneurysmal bone cysts.
Cryotherapy
Cryotherapy is the surgical procedure in which aneurysmal
bone cyst is frozen to prevent it from returning in the future.
Bone Removal
Bone removal surgery will only be performed on expandable
bones in cases of large aneurysmal bone cysts with a high probably that the
cyst will redevelop.
At the
Orlando Orthopaedic Center our board certified specialists provide cutting edge
treatment options for patients suffering from varying degrees of bone cysts. Our fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeons
are prepared to diagnose and aggressively treat your condition. If you are interested in learning more about your
bone cyst treatment options, schedule a consultation with one of our
specialists today.