bone cyst on my sons left ankle
could someone tell me what a bone cyst is? had my 9 year old son to er today and he did an x-ray after my son twisted his left ankle. doctor said that he dident break it but the x-ray showed bone cyst which may never bother him that he just wanted to let me know. what can be done about a bone cyst? is this serious? help! MY SON KINDA WALKS ON THE SIDE OF HIS FOOT AT THIS POINT. AND WHATS BETTER….
HEAT OR ICE? IS MASSAGE GOOD?
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Vivian Abrams DPM
There are different types of bone cysts. As you have been advised this was noted only because of the injury and subsequent x-ray. More detailed information should come from your doctor who can see the x-ray and the patient. It is certainly possible that nothing may need to be done about it. As far as treating the injury, I generally recommend rest, ice compression and elevation. If it is severe and or painful, I will put the patient in a cast brace possibly even have them use crutches. The specifics should come from your doctor.
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Vivian Abrams DPM
There are different types of bone cysts. As you have been advised this was noted only because of the injury and subsequent x-ray. More detailed information should come from your doctor who can see the x-ray and the patient. It is certainly possible that nothing may need to be done about it. As far as treating the injury, I generally recommend rest, ice compression and elevation. If it is severe and or painful, I will put the patient in a cast brace possibly even have them use crutches. The specifics should come from your doctor.