Question 1

i broke my finger and have either an abc or unicameral bone cyst, how long will it take for my finger to heal?

Accepted Answer

See orthopedist: You need to be evaluated by an orthopedist as, depending on the size of the underlying lesion, they may need to operate and put in a bone graft.

Question 2

are bone cysts and spurs the same?

Accepted Answer

No: A spur is a protruding spicule of bone that forms from excessive pressure, trauma, or tension at insertion of tendon or ligament. A bone cyst is a  cyst or cavity in a portion of the bone.

Question 3

bone  cysts versus bone spurs?

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Inside bone/tendons.: Bone cysts r contained inside the bone, any where from simple benign @ malignant and need watching. Spurs r at the edges of the bone as in arthritis, or in response 2 tendinitis where a  tendon attaches. As patellar tendinitis or where ligaments attach as in heel spurs ( planter fasciitis). Treatments  r different 4 each & multiple 4 each. B followed & rx'd by an orthopedic surgeon.

Question 4

what are some treatments for bone cysts?

Accepted Answer

Surgery: Bone cysts of the jaws generally require surgical removal.

Question 5

what is the most common treatment for a bone cyst?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: Except if it is very large and in a vulnerable area like the neck of the femur which coild result in a fracture through the cyst
treated successfully by injecting the cyst with cortisone or other bone forming substances
rarely needs a bone graft.

Question 6

does an allograft look like a bone cyst on an x-ray?

Accepted Answer

Bone cyst on X-ray: If the "bone cyst" is in the same location as the site of your previous allograft, then the x-ray is probably showing the allograft and not a bone cyst.

Question 7

will a bone cyst prevent me from joining the military?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on the location of the cyst and whether there is any symptoms or impairments associated. A benign cyst that does not impair performance or increase risks of injury will not prevent you.

Question 8

for a bone cyst in my femur , how long would be the recovery time?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Recover time will vary depending on many factors including age, general health of the patient, infection control, blood sugar control, the exact type of procedure, and post-operative and follow up care.  Discuss it with your surgeon and get their opinion as to what they feel is a reasonable recovery time for you.

Question 9

had curettage of bone cyst(s) in tarsal navicular a week ago. how exactly was the bone opened and cyst taken and scraped out? curious...

Accepted Answer

Talk to your surgeon: Depending on the size and which part of the bone had the cyst the procedure will vary.

Question 10

please define what calcified bone cyst is?

Accepted Answer

Two answers:: 1. A cyst in bone is always surrounded by calcium, the bone itself. If the cyst is not changing, the bone will surround it and calcify the cyst.

2. Certain benign cartilage tumors of bone will have same calcium within the cyst.

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I broke my finger and have either an abc or unicameral bone cyst, how long will it take for my finger to heal?

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Are bone cysts and spurs the same?

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Bone cysts versus bone spurs?

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What are some treatments for bone cysts?

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What is the most common treatment for a bone cyst?

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Does an allograft look like a bone cyst on an x-ray?

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Will a bone cyst prevent me from joining the military?

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For a bone cyst in my femur , how long would be the recovery time?

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Had curettage of bone cyst(s) in tarsal navicular a week ago. how exactly was the bone opened and cyst taken and scraped out? curious...

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Please define what calcified bone cyst is?

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