title: [Aneurysmal bone cyst of the fourth metacarpal bone--a case report].
abstract: Aneurysmal bone cysts of the hand skeleton are rare (only 3 to 4 % of all ABC; Tillmann and v. Torklus 1966 ) and require a differentiated treatment. In the presented case, the fourth metacarpal bone of the right hand was affected (Enneking stage 3). On account of its rapid growth, radical excision was performed and the resected metacarpal bone was replaced by a bicortical iliac crest graft. The bone graft healed in without complications, the functional result is satisfactory. On twelve-month follow-up there were no signs of relapse.
authors.affiliation: Klinik und Poliklinik für Orthopädie der Universität zu Köln, Germany.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Braatz
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Popken
authors.forename: Ch
authors.initials: Ch
authors.lastname: Bertram
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Rütt
authors.forename: M H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Hackenbroch
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D017824:Bone Cysts, Aneurysmal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008663:Metacarpus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography
vernacular_title: Aneurysmatische Knochenzyste des Os metacarpale IV - Ein Fallbericht.