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Unicameral bone cysts treated by injection of bone marrow or methylprednisolone.

Abstract
In 79 consecutive patients with unicameral bone cysts we compared the results of aspiration and injection of bone marrow with those of aspiration and injection of steroid. All were treated by the same protocol. The only difference was the substance injected into the cysts. The mean radiological follow-up to detect activity in the cyst was 44 months (12 to 108). Of the 79 patients, 14 received a total of 27 injections of bone marrow and 65 a total of 99 injections of steroid. Repeated injections were required in 57% of patients after bone marrow had been used and in 49% after steroid. No complications were noted in either group. In this series no advantage could be shown for the use of autogenous injection of bone marrow compared with injection of steroid in the management of unicameral bone cysts.
AuthorsC H Chang, R P Stanton, J Glutting
JournalThe Journal of bone and joint surgery. British volume (J Bone Joint Surg Br) Vol. 84 Issue 3 Pg. 407-12 (Apr 2002) ISSN: 0301-620X [Print] England
PMID12002502 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Glucocorticoids
  • Methylprednisolone
Topics
  • Bone Cysts (complications, diagnostic imaging, therapy)
  • Bone Marrow Transplantation
  • Child
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Female
  • Fractures, Spontaneous (etiology)
  • Glucocorticoids (administration & dosage)
  • Humans
  • Injections
  • Male
  • Methylprednisolone (administration & dosage)
  • Radiography
  • Suction
  • Treatment Failure

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