Surgery: Non-Ossifying Fibroma
Non-ossifying fibroma treatment in children: curettage, bone grafting, pathological fracture management. Dr. Priano, Milan.
Surgical treatment for symptomatic or at-risk lesions
Learn about this condition →Surgical Techniques
Curettage and Bone Grafting
Surgical emptying of the lesion and filling with autologous bone graft or synthetic bone substitutes.
Indication
Symptomatic lesions, large lesions (>50% bone diameter), or after pathological fracture.
Recovery
Partial weight bearing for 4-6 weeks. Complete healing in 2-3 months.
Postoperative Overview
Surgical treatment of non-ossifying fibroma is rarely necessary. Most lesions resolve spontaneously with skeletal maturity. Surgery is reserved for select cases with symptoms or fracture risk.
Detailed Recovery Timeline
Note: The timeline below is a general baseline. The actual postoperative course varies depending on the specific surgical technique chosen (see procedures above).
Day-surgery or 1 night hospitalization.
Weeks 1-4: Protected weight bearing with crutches. Weekly dressing changes.
Weeks 4-6: Progressive weight bearing. X-ray control to verify bone graft integration.
Months 2-3: Full activity resumed. Complete healing verified radiographically.
Return to Sport
Return to sport: 2-3 months. Contact sports after complete healing confirmed.
Follow-up Schedule
Follow-ups at 2 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months. X-rays to monitor healing.
Possible Complications
Rare: infection, graft failure, recurrence (very rare with complete curettage).
Non-Ossifying Fibroma: condition information page
Causes, diagnosis, conservative options and when surgery is considered.
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