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ArticleChildren (Basel, Switzerland)2026

Management of Humeral Solitary Bone Cysts in Children Using Elastic Stable Intramedullary Nailing-A Safe and Effective Minimally Invasive Treatment.

Zoltán Derzsi, Evelyn Kovács, Arpad Solyom, Corneliu-Florin Buicu, Zsolt Bara, Dávid Keresztesi-Kis, Emőke Horváth, Tibor Mezei, Réka Sólyom, Horea Gozar

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Zoltán DerzsiDepartment of Pediatric Surgery and Orthopedics, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology of Targu Mures, 38 Gheorghe Marinescu Street, 540142 Targu Mures, Romania.
Evelyn KovácsClinic of Pediatric Surgery and Orthopedics, County Emergency Clinical Hospital Targu Mures, 50 Gheorghe Marinescu Street, 540136 Targu Mures, Romania.ORCID 0009-0009-9413-1637
Arpad SolyomDepartment of Orthopedics-Traumatology, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology of Targu Mures, 38 Gheorghe Marinescu Street, 540142 Targu Mures, Romania.ORCID 0000-0001-9847-1414
Corneliu-Florin BuicuDepartment of Public Health and Management, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology of Targu Mures, 38 Gheorghe Marinescu Street, 540142 Targu Mures, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-7378-5756
Zsolt BaraDepartment of Pediatric Surgery and Orthopedics, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology of Targu Mures, 38 Gheorghe Marinescu Street, 540142 Targu Mures, Romania.
Dávid Keresztesi-KisClinic of Pediatric Surgery and Orthopedics, County Emergency Clinical Hospital Targu Mures, 50 Gheorghe Marinescu Street, 540136 Targu Mures, Romania.
Emőke HorváthDepartment of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology of Targu Mures, 38 Gheorghe Marinescu Street, 540142 Targu Mures, Romania.
Tibor MezeiDepartment of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology of Targu Mures, 38 Gheorghe Marinescu Street, 540142 Targu Mures, Romania.ORCID 0000-0001-5150-7993
Réka SólyomDepartment of Pediatrics II, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology of Targu Mures, 38 Gheorghe Marinescu Street, 540136 Targu Mures, Romania.
Horea GozarDepartment of Pediatric Surgery and Orthopedics, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology of Targu Mures, 38 Gheorghe Marinescu Street, 540142 Targu Mures, Romania.

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Abstract

BACKGROUND/

objectivesThe radiological and clinical outcomes of elastic stable intramedullary nailing (ESIN) for pediatric humeral solitary bone cysts (SBCs) were assessed, with particular attention to healing, recurrence, complications, and functional recovery.

methodsThis retrospective institutional study included 25 children with humeral solitary bone cysts treated with elastic stable intramedullary nailing between January 2019 and December 2025. Patients treated exclusively with ESIN and with a minimum follow-up of 12 months were included. Radiographic healing was assessed using the Capanna classification. Clinical outcomes included pain, range of motion, complications, refracture, and recurrence.

resultsThe cohort consisted of 16 boys (64%) and 9 girls (36%), with a median age of 11 years. Pathological fractures were present in 56% of cases. A total of 29 surgical procedures were performed, including growth-related implant exchanges in selected patients. Cyst dimensions decreased progressively during follow-up (

conclusionsElastic stable intramedullary nailing appears to provide reliable stabilization and promotes cyst healing in pediatric humeral SBCs, with low recurrence rates and excellent functional outcomes.

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elastic stable intramedullary nailinghumeruspediatric orthopedicssolitary bone cyst

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PMID42073115
PMCPMC13114295

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