OS CALCIS CYST - OPERATIVE TREATMENT - CASE-REPORT AND REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE

Simple bone cysts are asymptomatic, benign lesions which are usually a n incidental finding on a radiograph. Etiology and treatment are contr oversially discussed. The weightbearing status of the calcaneus and po ssible pathologic fracturing lead many authors to recommend therapeuti c measures after diagnosis has been made. We present a case report of an intact unicameral bone cyst of the calcaneus concomitant with tibia l and talar fractures following crush trauma. Several types of treatme nt for simple bone cysts of the calcaneus have been suggested. The que stion whether treatment is unconditionally necessary is controversiall y discussed. It is the author's opinion, that asymptomatic bone cysts of the calcaneus require no further treatment.