title: Unicameral bone cyst (simple bone cyst).
abstract: A simplified treatment outline reflecting a conservative, nonoperative intervention approach for the management of simple bone cysts is presented. Included are a discussion of the etiology of these lesions and several case studies.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio.
authors.forename: J T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Makley
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Joyce
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001845:Bone Cysts / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005598:Fractures, Spontaneous / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography