Bone cyst removed but the hole is too big to leave empty?
Filling the defect after curettage for Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center patients.
You removed a benign bone cyst. The leftover cavity is too large to leave unfilled. Taking bone from your hip means a second incision and more pain. You need a synthetic graft that fills the void and rebuilds bone without another surgery.
After curettage of a benign bone cyst, the remaining cavity can be large enough to weaken the bone. Leaving it empty risks fracture or incomplete healing. A synthetic bone graft substitute fills the space and acts as a scaffold for new bone to grow into. Over time, the graft resorbs and is replaced by your own bone.
Cost depends on the size of the defect and the specific product used. Synthetic grafts typically cost less than using BMP-2 or harvesting your own bone, which adds operating time and a second surgical site. The total expense is influenced by the volume of graft needed and whether a minimally invasive applicator is used.
This week, ask your surgeon about using a silicate-substituted calcium phosphate graft. For small openings, a MIS applicator can deliver the graft through a narrow corridor, avoiding a larger incision. Elite Surgical can provide the product and in-service your surgical team on its use.
Once the graft is placed, the bone begins to heal. Over several months, the scaffold is resorbed and replaced with healthy bone. You avoid a second incision and the pain of a hip graft. The bone regains its strength and you can return to normal activities.
Other things people in Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center ask
when does a benign bone cyst need surgery
Treat if the lesion is large, painful, or weakening the bone. Small inactive lesions can often be watched. If you operate, pack the void after curettage.
weight bearing after bone cyst bone graft
Timing depends on the bone and defect size. Most lower-limb defects need protected weight bearing until new bone shows on X-ray. Upper-limb defects may return to use sooner.
MIS bone graft delivery for benign bone lesion
Use an MIS applicator to deliver graft through a small cannula. This works for small contained defects. If the lesion is large or hard to reach, open packing may be safer.
ACTIFUSE FLOW vs ACTIFUSE MIS bone cyst
Use ACTIFUSE FLOW when you want precise syringe control in a wider opening. Use ACTIFUSE MIS when the opening is narrow and you need to reach a small corridor. The graft itself is the same, the delivery changes.
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Elite Surgical handles bone cysts & benign lesions in Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and the area around it.