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Continuous decompression using a cannulated ceramic pin for simple bone cysts
T Morii1, K Mochizuki, K Satomi
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyorin University, Tokyo, Japan. t-morii@gb3.so-net.ne.jp
Purpose:
To report the outcomes of continuous decompression using a cannulated ceramic pin for simple bone cysts (SBCs).
Methods:
Seven boys and 3 girls aged 7 to 16 (mean, 11) years with SBCs underwent curettage and continuous decompression using a cannulated ceramic pin. The pin was made of hydroxyapatite and tricalcium phosphate. The clinical course, radiological findings, and complications were retrospectively assessed.
Results:
The mean follow-up duration was 41 (range, 12-84) months. Five patients were evaluated as 'healed', 2 as 'healing with defect', one as 'persistent cyst', and 2 as 'recurrent cysts'. No peri-operative complications were encountered. One patient had a postoperative fracture at the pin insertion site. Seven patients had pain relief and good outcomes; 2 had a thin cortical rim and complained of occasional pain and their sports activities were restricted.
Conclusion:
Decompression using a cannulated ceramic pin for SBCs is minimally invasive, highly osteoconductive, and does not require bone grafting or a second operation to remove the device.
