Filling a bone cyst after removal—what's the right graft?
For bone cysts & benign lesions in Bon Secours Mercy Health, OH: a synthetic graft that fills the void and resorbs as new bone grows.
You've just had a benign bone cyst removed at Bon Secours Mercy Health. The curettage left a cavity that's too big to leave empty. You don't want another incision to harvest bone from your hip. There's a synthetic graft that fills the hole and slowly turns into your own bone.
After a benign bone cyst is scraped out, the remaining cavity is too large for the body to fill on its own. If left empty, the area can collapse or fracture. The standard fix used to be packing the hole with bone taken from your hip. That meant a second incision, more pain, and a longer recovery. Today, a synthetic bone graft substitute can fill the void without a second surgery.
The graft material is placed during the same surgery, so no extra procedure is needed. If the cyst opening is small, a narrow applicator can deliver the graft through a tiny channel, so you don't need a large incision. The graft itself resorbs over months as your body replaces it with natural bone. The cost depends on the volume of graft needed, but it avoids the expense and recovery of a hip bone harvest.
Ask your surgeon at Bon Secours Mercy Health about a synthetic graft like ACTIFUSE or ALTAPORE. These scaffolds fill the cyst cavity and disappear as your body heals. If your surgeon isn't familiar with the product, Elite Surgical can supply the graft and train the OR staff. Call us to discuss your case before the surgery.
After the graft is placed, the cavity is filled and stable. Over the next few months, the scaffold resorbs and is replaced by your own bone. You avoid a second wound and the pain of a hip bone harvest. The healed bone is strong and natural, and you can get back to your life.
Other things people in Bon Secours Mercy Health 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 Bon Secours Mercy Health and the area around it.