Elastic stable intramedullary nailing alone for unicameral bone cysts of the humerus in children: a mid-term follow-up study

Key Points

• Complete healing rate observed was 13.64%, indicating limited effectiveness of elastically stable intramedullary nailing.
• The overall effective rate for treating humeral unicameral bone cysts was 50%, highlighting variable treatment outcomes.
• This observational analysis focuses on mid-term results using the Capanna classification for managing bone cysts.
• Results support the need for improved strategies to treat unicameral bone cysts effectively in pediatric patients.