Post by judy on Jul 30, 2016 21:45:42 GMT
My 16 year old son has been diagnosed with a unicameral bone cyst in his upper right femur. It's roughly 5 x 6 cm. It was discovered on accident during an xray for a football injury (strained groin muscle). A subsequent MRI confirmed the diagnosis and we've been referred to an orthopedic surgeon, with an appointment set for August 8th and directions of no physical activity until then.
It's mentally and physically straining for my son. He has battled a back injury, due to football and after lots of rehab was finally back on track to play this year. He kept up with football and physical therapy all summer only to find out about this during the last week of practice.
We know football takes 2nd place to being a healthy teenager but I just feel bad for him as he is struggling with the unknown right now. He just wants to get the next Dr. appt. over with so he has an idea of what comes next.
Has anyone had experience with this type of bone cyst? We've all googled enough to learn the facts about it, but I am wondering if anyone has some personal experience?
Thanks!
It's mentally and physically straining for my son. He has battled a back injury, due to football and after lots of rehab was finally back on track to play this year. He kept up with football and physical therapy all summer only to find out about this during the last week of practice.
We know football takes 2nd place to being a healthy teenager but I just feel bad for him as he is struggling with the unknown right now. He just wants to get the next Dr. appt. over with so he has an idea of what comes next.
Has anyone had experience with this type of bone cyst? We've all googled enough to learn the facts about it, but I am wondering if anyone has some personal experience?
Thanks!
