A bone cyst is a cavity that forms in the bone tissue as a result of impaired blood circulation and the formation of lysosomal enzymes that destroy cells and cause inflammation in a specific area of the bone, leading to the breakdown of proteins and increased pressure in the formed cavity.
This dangerous condition is classified as a tumour type and leads to massive bone destruction and fractures.
In the orthopedic department of the leading Israeli medical center Top Ihilov, specialists of international caliber easily manage this pathology, applying all their vast experience accumulated over years of successful practice and advanced methods of modern medicine for its treatment.
Bone cysts are of two types:
- Solitary cysts (juvenile) - primarily occur in boys aged 10-15 years, affecting the femur and humerus.
- Aneurysmal cysts – more commonly found in girls aged 10-15 years, affecting the vertebrae, pelvic bones, or, very rarely, the tubular bones of the hands.
This article will discuss the aneurysmal cyst of the spine as the most common pathology, the treatment and diagnosis of which are effectively and quickly handled by leading Israeli orthopedists and surgeons at the Top Ihilov clinic, annually returning dozens of young patients from different countries around the world to normal life after choosing treatment in Israel.
Treatment of Aneurysmal Cyst of the Spine in Israel
Experienced orthopedists and pediatric surgeons at the Top Ihilov clinic prefer to treat the aneurysmal cyst of the spine using conservative methods that do not harm the child's body: a special plaster cast may be used to relieve pressure on the injured vertebra.
Therapeutic punctures are also performed - two needles are inserted into the cyst cavity to take samples for cytological and other studies, then substances that promote cyst closure are introduced into the cyst cavity, and multiple perforations of the cavity walls are carried out to reduce pressure within it. Such punctures are performed three times at intervals of three weeks.
If conservative treatment does not yield results and there is a risk of serious bone destruction or spinal cord compression, surgical intervention is performed:
- Intralesional curettage - under the supervision of modern video equipment, the contents of the cyst are suctioned out.
- Cyst removal - the cyst wall is opened, and its contents are suctioned out, followed by stepwise excision of the cyst membrane.
If there are contraindications to surgery, the doctor may refer the patient for a course of radiation therapy.
Causes and Symptoms of Aneurysmal Cyst of the Spine
Most often, an aneurysmal cyst of the spine forms after trauma, and its appearance is accompanied by:
- fairly severe pain
- local hyperthermia
- swelling at the site of the cyst formation
- venous dilation
- the development of contracture in the joint nearest to the injury site
- disruption of the functions of the spinal nerve roots.