Case No. 509 Bone Cyst: Proximal Humerus CASE STUDY | Pre-op, 1 month, 2 month, and 10 month radiographs.
Pre-Op
1 Month
2 Months
10 Months
ELEVEN YEAR-OLD MALE
with a unicameral bone cyst of the proximal humerus. A two-needle technique was utilized to percutaneously graft the UBC. Approximately
20cc of PRO-DENSE® graft was used to completely fill the lesion. New bone formation was detected at 1 month. The 2 and 10 month
radiographs show progressive remodeling with continual new bone formation and resorption of graft. Note the change in shape of humerus
in the 10 month radiograph compared to the pre-op radiograph.
No complications were reported. Patient was fully active at 3 months and remains at full activity at present.
Images courtesy of: Steven Gilelis, MD * Rush University Medical CTR * Chicago, IL Individual patient results may vary.