Minimally invasive endoscopic treatment for unicameral bone cysts: technique and outcomes in a series of 33 pediatric and adolescent patients.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of a minimally invasive endoscopic protocol-combining curettage, sclerotherapy, and injectable bone grafting-in the treatment of unicameral bone cysts (UBCs).

Methods

From March 2019 to August 2024, 33 pediatric and adolescent patients with UBCs were treated using a standardized minimally invasive endoscopic curettage combined with sclerotherapy and injectable bone grafting at our institution. The cohort included 24 males and 9 females, with a mean age of 10.1 years (range 4-20 years). Patients were followed for an average of 48.4 months (range 12-76 months). Radiographic healing rates, functional score, and complications were assessed.

Results

According to the modified Neer classification, complete or partial rad

SUBMITTER: Zhou L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12828951 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature