Unicameral bone cyst (UBC) of the proximal humerus. Solitary bone cyst
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Intracystic combined injection of corticosteroid and platelet rich plasma (PRP). In this group, under sterile conditions and fluoroscopic guidance, 54 milliliters o
Sponsors
Kerman University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
No minimum to 20 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age under 20 years Initial diagnosis of unicameral bone cyst (UBC) in proximal humerus based on radiography
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Lack of willingness of the patient or parents to participate in the study Inability to attend clinical or radiographic follow up Presence of hematologic diseases such as thalassemia, sickle cell anemia, or hemophilia Presence or history of malignancy Diabetes mellitus with poor glycemic control Presence of pathological fracture in the proximal humerus History of any previous treatment for unicameral bone cyst including injection or curettage Presence of hereditary or acquired immunodeficiency Known allergy to methylprednisolone acetate or related compounds
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Radiographic healing of proximal humerus unicameral bone cyst based on ossification index and Neer classification. Timepoint: Baseline (before intervention), one month after injection, three months after injection. Method of measurement: Radiographic imaging in anteroposterior and lateral views and evaluation by ossification index and Neer classification performed by an orthopedic specialist. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactAli Torabi nejad kermani
Kerman University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed