Researchers examined 13 young athletes with symptomatic calcaneal bone cysts, 10 of which underwent endoscopic curettage and percutaneous injection of bone substitute. All patients returned to their initial level of sports activity within eight weeks after surgery.
The pain and function scores were significantly improved after surgery. Radiologic assessments showed no recurrence or pathologic fracture as well as retention of the injected calcium phosphate cement in all cases.
The study authors note that surgery could be a good option because it can potentially minimize the risk of postoperative pathologic fracture and local recurrence after early return to initial level of activity.
Read the abstract about endoscopic curettage and bone substitute injection for young athletes.
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