Physical therapy Regimen for a Rare Case of Aneursymal Bone Cyst: A Case Report

Abstract

Aneurysmal bone cyst (ABC) is aggressive locally lytic lesion which is very rare tumour. It hardly involves talus bone and has either primary or secondary origin. On pubmed till 2012 there are less than 20 cases have been reported. Methaphyses of the long bones and the vertebral column are the common areas where they are typically found. These are most oftenly seen in children and young adults. Fibroblasts, osteoclast-typegiant cells and reactive woven bone is the typical presentation of ABC. It was originally considered as reactive in nature and was caused by circulatory abnormality which was developing increased venous pressure and resulting in dilation of intraosseous vascular network.  Herein, we are reporting a case of 20 year old male with ABC of left talus. As a medical plan of treatment he was treated with a sclerotherapy and was referred to physiotherapy post operatively. Physiotherapy treatment was given for early ambulation and to improve quality of life. Physiotherapy treatment plan included strengthening exercises, breathing exercises, gait training and balance training. At the end of one month post operatively he was observed to improve in quality of life as well as was able to return his day to day activities and able to attend his collage and social gatherings.