FREE FIBULA GRAFT FOR ANEURYSMAL BONE CYST OF LOWER FIBULA: A REPORT OF ONE CASE
Dr. Thamir Khalaf Yasien*
ABSTRACT
Background: Typical aneurysmal bone cyst (ABC) is a benign cystic lesion of bone composed of blood-filled spaces divided by connective tissues septa The purpose of this case report is to highlight on undemanding En block excision as initial option with free fibula bone graft treating aneurysmal fibula bone cyst. Furthermore, the outcome of the operation has sensible results. Case presentation: An 18 old boy presented with pain and limited active movement of the ankle joint. Radiological study of ankle reveals bony cystic lesion on the lower fibula. However, surgical exploration has been done, the mass on lower left fibula had En bloc excised and substituted by free fibula graft that has been taken from the contralateral fibula and fixed by K-Wire. Outcomes over six years of follow up were an exceptional result. Conclusions: Incidental finding of aneurysmal bone cyst have to have expected and potential finding in the evaluation of bone disease. What's more, the En bloc excision with the free fibula bones graft is considerable practical treatment method for aneurysmal fibula bone cyst.
Keywords: Aneurysmal bone cyst, Free Fibula Graft, En bloc excision, K-Wire.
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