Examination and Management of a 4-Year-Old Following a Femoral Aneurysmal Bone Cyst: A Case Report

The literature lacks recommendations for postoperative rehabilitation following removal of aneurysmal bone cysts (ABCs). This case report describes the rehabilitation with return to age-appropriate functional activities for a 4-year-old following surgical fixation of a femoral ABC, with emphasis on clinical decision-making in the absence of definitive treatment algorithms. The child improved in range of motion, strength, balance, transfers, gait, stair negotiation, and percentile rank on the Test of Gross Motor Development 2. This case is successful outcomes of a 4-year-old girl (GP) following surgical fixation for an ABC. This case fills a current void in the literature emphasizing clinical decision-making and attainment of GP-specific functional goals. A goal-driven approach incorporating key elements of the International Classification of Function model resulted in successful return to age-appropriate activity following surgical fixation of a femoral fracture due to an ABC.