Transmedullary Decompression for Humeral Diaphysis Solitary Bone Cysts

Akio Sakamoto

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan..

DOI: 10.4236/ojo.2013.32015                

Abstract

Solitary bone cysts are benign, fluid-filled cavities that most often occur in childhood. Several minimally invasive decompression methods have been proposed; however, performing a surgical procedure through the thinned overlying cortex raises the risk of pathological fracture and neurovascular damage, especially in lesions located in the bone diaphysis. We describe a new technique that circumvents these problems: tunneling through the normal cortex and medullary space with a flexible reamer, placing a retrograde medullary nail for cyst decompression.

Keywords

Transmedullary; Treatment; Humerus; Solitary Bone Cyst

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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