[A new method of bone defect repairing after bone cyst curettage].

OBJECTIVE

To introduce a new method of bone defect repairing after bone cyst curettage.

METHODS

Eight cases with bone cyst were treated with this new method. The pieces of autogenous periosteum were implanted into the hematoma within the enveloped bone defect created after the bone cyst curettage. Among these patients, there were 5 males and 3 females, aged from 14 to 36 years old. All the lesions located in the upper of femur except one being located in humerus. The results were evaluated through the postoperative radiological findings with the preoperative ones and analysis of clinical functions.

RESULTS

All the patients were followed up for 2 to 11 years. X-ray films showed that osteogenesis developed well and that the enveloped bone defects had been repaired. No recurrence was found and the function of the affected limbs were maintained.

CONCLUSION

Autogenous periosteum grafting is effective in the treatment of solitary bone cyst.