ABSTRACT
Intraosseous epidermoid cyst is considered a rare benign inclusion cyst found mainly in the skull and phalanges. Once the cyst is differentiated from other similar lesions, the cyst can be treated with simple curettage, seldom requiring additional managements. We experienced this rare case that had been treated successfully without complication.
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Bone Cysts/surgery , Epidermal Cyst/surgery , Finger Phalanges , Thumb , Aged , Bone Cysts/diagnosis , Epidermal Cyst/diagnosis , Humans , MaleABSTRACT
PURPOSE: This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between the extent of the labral lesion and the frequency of glenohumeral dislocation in patients with shoulder instability. METHODS: Ninety-three patients, who underwent surgical treatment at our clinic for chronic anterior shoulder dislocation, were selected and divided into 3 groups (group I: only Bankart lesion; group II: Bankart and SLAP lesions; group III: circumferential-labral lesion). The pre-operative frequency of dislocation, intraoperative findings, operation time, post-operative clinical score, and range of motion 2 years after surgery were analysed and compared among the 3 groups. RESULTS: The time interval from the initial dislocation to operation was significantly shorter in group III than in groups I and II (P = 0.034 and P = 0.046, respectively). The median number of preoperative dislocations was also significantly less in group III than in groups I and II (P = 0.025 and P = 0.044, respectively). In all groups, the clinical scores (Constant, Rowe, and visual analogue scale) improved significantly post-operatively, and there were no significant differences in the scores between the different groups. All patients returned to work, and most patients returned to their preoperative sports activity levels. CONCLUSION: The extent of the labral lesion is not always related to the number of dislocations; therefore, treatment should not be based on this. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Retrospective comparative study, Level III.
