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Unicameral bone cysts have been treated by a variety of methods including nonoperative treatment, bone packing, and methylprednisone acetate injection. This article reviews the methods of treatment and classification of unicameral bone cysts. Three calcaneal unicameral bone cysts were injected with methylprednisone acetate and were followed for 8 to 32 months. Two unicameral bone cysts were unresponsive to methylprednisone acetate and were classified as "persistent." One unicameral bone cyst was moderately responsive and was classified as "incompletely resolved."

Thirty-five feet that have undergone an off-set V osteotomy with screw fixation are reviewed in this retrospective study. The average length of follow-up is 3 years. The osteotomy successfully reduced the intermetatarsal angle, proximal articular set angle, and hallux abductus angle while leaving the first metatarsal length and first metatarsal declination angle unchanged. Aside from effectively correcting the clinical values, this procedure was also rated very high in patient satisfaction. Satisfaction (excellent and good) with the procedure as reported by 33 (94%) and complete relief from pain was described by 23 (66%) of the respondents. The authors highly recommend this procedure based on successful reduction of radiographic angles, minimal complications, and high patient satisfaction.