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[Aneurysmal bone cyst of the fourth metacarpal bone--a case report]
F Braatz1, F Popken, Ch Bertram
1Klinik und Poliklinik für Orthopädie der Universität zu Köln, Germany.
Handchirurgie, Mikrochirurgie, Plastische Chirurgie : Organ Der Deutschsprachigen Arbeitsgemeinschaft Fur Handchirurgie : Organ Der Deutschsprachigen Arbeitsgemeinschaft Fur Mikrochirurgie Der Peripheren Nerven Und Gefasse : Organ Der V
|June 20, 2002
Abstract:
Aneurysmal bone cysts of the hand skeleton are rare (only 3 to 4 % of all ABC; Tillmann and v. Torklus 1966 ) and require a differentiated treatment. In the presented case, the fourth metacarpal bone of the right hand was affected (Enneking stage 3). On account of its rapid growth, radical excision was performed and the resected metacarpal bone was replaced by a bicortical iliac crest graft. The bone graft healed in without complications, the functional result is satisfactory. On twelve-month follow-up there were no signs of relapse.