• Pathologic Fractures of the Proximal Femur secondary to Benign Bone tumors. (symptoma.com)
  • Watson-Jones R. Fractures of the neck of the femur. (symptoma.com)
  • Aims Accurate estimations of the risk of fracture due to metastatic bone disease in the femur is essential in order to avoid both under-treatment and over-treatment of patients with an impending pathological fracture. (iucc.ac.il)
  • The purpose of the current retrospective in vivo study was to use CT-based finite element analyses (CTFEA) to identify a clear quantitative differentiating factor between patients who are at imminent risk of fracturing their femur and those who are not, and to identify the exact location of maximal weakness where the fracture is most likely to occur. (iucc.ac.il)
  • We also performed electromagnetic (EM) computer simulations of virtual prototypes of bone cancer, femur fracture, and diabetic foot ulcers utilizing different frequencies and power applications to build an accurate differential diagnosis. (intechopen.com)
  • Most primary bone tumors in dogs are malignant, in that they usually cause death as a result of local infiltration (e.g., pathologic fractures or extreme pain leading to euthanasia) or dissemination (e.g., pulmonary metastases in osteosarcoma-OSA). (greythealth.com)
  • Methylprednisolone injections have been used to promote healing Complications Pathologic fractures in 50-65% Growth arrest in affected limb Prognosis Usually undergo spontaneous regression Unicameral Bone Cyst. (symptoma.com)
  • Skeletal disturbances such as localized warmth, pain, swelling and in some cases even pathologic fractures are the most common symptoms of ABC [9]. (symptoma.com)
  • It has been estimated that less than 10% of all patients present pathologic fractures when first consulting their physician with ABC, but this share may subsequently rise significantly. (symptoma.com)
  • Pathological (i.e., minor and spontaneous) subtrochanteric fractures or fractures of the proximal femoral dyaphysis were reported in a small number of patients taking bisphosphonates. (buy-pharmacy.com)
  • BACKGROUND: Proximal humeral fractures can progress to osteonecrosis of the humeral head. (bvsalud.org)
  • Few studies have evaluated the prevalence and the capacity of Hertel's classification to predict Humeral Head osteonecrosis following osteosynthesis of proximal Humeral fractures through the anterolateral approach. (bvsalud.org)
  • Spontaneous osteonecrosis of the knee (SONK) is also quite common. (igeamedical.com)
  • Terminology should be simplified, distinguishing subchondral insufficiency fractures of the knee as a precursor of primary osteonecrosis of the knee. (bvsalud.org)
  • Osteonecrosis is also called avascular or aseptic necrosis and mostly affects bones with terminal vascularity such as the femoral head, carpal scaphoid or talus. (igeamedical.com)
  • Methods Data were collected on 82 patients with femoral metastatic bone disease, 41 of whom did not undergo prophylactic fixation. (iucc.ac.il)
  • Association with other bone lesions, such as aneurysmal bone cyst , is rare. (medscape.com)
  • In contrast, treatment of aneurysmal bone cyst by external beam radiotherapy is associated with occasional cases of myelopathy (4) and radiation-induced sarcomas (4, 6, 7). (symptoma.com)
  • We observed increased trabecular resorption on biopsies performed at the time of the stress fracture despite calcium supplementation. (fluoridealert.org)
  • Schnitzler and Solomon also found excessive resorption on biopsies taken at the site of the stress fracture and an iliac crest in a patient who a calcaneal stress fracture during fluoride treatment. (fluoridealert.org)
  • Morover, when compared with the resorption parameters of a group of fluoride-treated patients without stress fracture analyzed in our laboratory, the values found in our patients with stress fracture were markedly increased. (fluoridealert.org)
  • Some of the fractures belonged to the category of stressful (also known as stress fracture, mid-flight, fracture, or Deutschland fracture) arising in the absence of injury. (buy-pharmacy.com)
  • Some patients, weeks or months before a complete fracture, experienced prodromal pain in the affected area, often associated with a characteristic radiological picture of a stress fracture. (buy-pharmacy.com)
  • Patients with stress fractures should be evaluated to assess known causes and risk factors (e.g., vitamin D deficiency, malabsorption, GCS history, stress fracture, arthritis or fracture of the lower extremities, excessive or increased stress, diabetes mellitus, chronic alcoholism) and provide them with appropriate orthopedic care. (buy-pharmacy.com)
  • abstract = "Pathological fractures are a common complication of plasma cell dyscrasias (PCD) and are associated with significant morbidity. (birmingham.ac.uk)
  • Toynbee described fixation of the stapes to the margins of the oval window in 1841 and found similar cases in 136 of 1,000 temporal bone dissections. (medscape.com)
  • Objectives: We evaluated surgical methods and results in patients who were treated by various internal fixation and arthroplastic methods for impending or pathological fractures around the hip joint due to symptomatic bone metastasis. (aott.org.tr)
  • This study aimed to investigate the clinical efficacy of the treatment of pyogenic spondylitis after vertebral augmentation (PSVA) with Single posterior debridement, vertebral body resection, and intervertebral bone graft fusion and internal fixation (sPVRIF). (biomedcentral.com)
  • This study was novel in using single posterior debridement, vertebral body resection, and intervertebral bone graft fusion and internal fixation (sPVRIF) to treat PSVA so as to shorten the surgical time, reduce the surgical trauma, and avoid interference with the abdominal organs of the patient. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Wrist fractures in young patients without adequate trauma thus raise suspicion of a pathologic fracture . (symptoma.com)
  • Background Spontaneous flexor tendon rupture is considered to be invariably associated with previous hand/wrist injury or systemic disease such as rheumatoid arthritis. (thieme-connect.de)
  • Case Description A 54-year-old man presented with a 4-month history of mild ulnar wrist pain and spontaneous left little finger flexion loss in the absence of distant/recent trauma and systemic arthropathy. (thieme-connect.de)
  • Spontaneous ruptures of flexor tendons secondary to extreme DISI deformity of the lunate in a rheumatoid wrist. (thieme-connect.de)
  • [ 3 , 12 ] Collier et al, in a longitudinal radiographic study of 252 asymptomatic children screened for benign bone tumors at a median age of 8 years, identified 19 NOFs in the 33 patients found to have tumors. (medscape.com)
  • The prognosis is excellent in those unusual cases where patients require curettage and bone grafting. (medscape.com)
  • 1994). Bone mineralization and histomorphometry in biopsies of osteoporotic patients treated with fluoride. (fluoridealert.org)
  • 1990). Spontaneous hip fractures in fluoride-treated patients: potential causative factors. (fluoridealert.org)
  • 1990). Stress fractures of the lower limbs in osteoporotic patients treated with fluoride. (fluoridealert.org)
  • Materials and Methods: Between 1980 and 1997 we performed surgery on 45 patients (56 lesions) with metastatic renal cell carcinoma of bone. (tau.ac.il)
  • Conclusions: Surgical excision is safe and reliable for restoring mechanical bone stability, relieving pain and providing good function in most patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma who meet the criteria for surgical intervention. (tau.ac.il)
  • Routine use of bisphosphonates over the past decade has aimed to reduce the risk of fractures in patients with multiple myeloma, but despite this, fractures continue to represent a significant burden of disease. (birmingham.ac.uk)
  • In this study we report the fracture rate of hospital in-patients with PCD in England. (birmingham.ac.uk)
  • Overall survival is improving with PCD, however poorer survival is found in patients with a preceding fracture (Hazard ratio 1ยท20). (birmingham.ac.uk)
  • Furthermore, the updated treatment guidelines for chronic HBV management specified that patients had decreased renal function and bone mineral density for a long-term treatment with certain anti-HBV medications [ 2 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • During treatment, a slight asymptomatic decrease in the concentration of calcium in blood serum and phosphates is possible due to the positive effect of alendronic acid on bone mineral density, which is of particular importance for patients receiving corticosteroids because they may have reduced absorption of calcium. (buy-pharmacy.com)
  • The number of messages was very small, in addition, stress fractures with similar clinical features also occur in patients not taking bisphosphonates. (buy-pharmacy.com)
  • When and where do patients with bone metastases actually break their femurs? (iucc.ac.il)
  • The sensitivity, specificity, positive, and negative predicted values for Mirels score and SFR predictions were computed for nine patients who fractured and 24 who did not, as well as a comparison of areas under the receiver operating characteristic curves (AUC of the ROC curves). (iucc.ac.il)
  • Dive into the research topics of 'When and where do patients with bone metastases actually break their femurs? (iucc.ac.il)
  • Of the 19 patients with postoperative PSVA, suppurative spondylitis was misdiagnosed as an osteoporotic vertebral fracture(OVF) in 4 patients and they underwent VA. Besides osteoporosis, 18 patients had other comorbidities. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In more than half of all ABC patients, the above mentioned symptoms affect the long bones, frequently their metaphyses, in close proximity to growth plates, and only rarely epiphyses or apophyses [10]. (symptoma.com)
  • Primary bone tumors (neoplasms) are common in dogs. (greythealth.com)
  • some malignant tumors that occasionally metastasize to bones are transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder, osteosarcoma in other bone/s, hemangiosarcoma, mammary adenocarcinoma, and prostatic adenocarcinoma. (greythealth.com)
  • Osteosarcomas are the most common primary bone tumor in dogs, and the most common tumor in Greyhounds in the United Kingdom, where it accounted for 50% of all tumors, and for 22% of the deaths in the breed ( www.gurk.demon.co.uk /ghsurvey). (greythealth.com)
  • Epidemiology and Demographics ABC accounts for 1% to 2% of all primary bone tumors. (symptoma.com)
  • Here, we reported a patient with 27-month history of progressive generalized bone pain combined with spontaneous fractures, who had been suspected as bone tumors or myeloma. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Based on the PET-CT results, and the probably missed diagnosis of bone tumors due to the location of the bone puncture, a clinical diagnosis of adnexal thoracic tumors was suspected by oncologists. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Indications for surgery were solitary bone metastasis, intractable pain, or impending or present pathological fracture. (tau.ac.il)
  • The book details the pathologic and radiologic characteristics of all bone and joint diseases, including arthritis, metastatic bone disease, osteoporosis, trauma, osteomyelitis, developmental bone disorders , and tumor-like lesions. (symptoma.com)
  • It very often causes severe pain and if left untreated can develop into necrosis (death of the bone tissue). (igeamedical.com)
  • It may be due to subchondral insufficiency fractures in osteopenic bone, without evidence of necrosis. (bvsalud.org)
  • The genial tubercles are affected in mandibular fractures of the symphysis region 3 . (bvsalud.org)
  • On surgical exploration of her right mandibular lesion an empty cavity was found suggestive of traumatic bone cyst. (symptoma.com)
  • Osteoarthritis is a chronic degenerative disease that involves the entire joint structure characterised by a progressive deterioration of cartilage, synovial tissue (the membrane that surrounds the joint), the subchondral bone (underneath the cartilage) and the joint capsule. (igeamedical.com)
  • Since its first clinical application by Galibert in 1984 [ 1 ], VA has gradually become one of the main methods for treating osteoporotic vertebral fractures(OVF). (biomedcentral.com)
  • Histologic description of fluorotic bone generally includes increased osteoid and mineralized bone, disordered lamellar structure, thickened trabeculae and cortical bone, and increased areas of resorption. (fluoridealert.org)
  • Without adequate blood supply, bone cells (osteoblasts) undergo cell death and the joint progressively collapses, becoming deformed, stiff and painful. (igeamedical.com)
  • Bone marrow edema is an abnormal accumulation of fluid within a skeletal segment that can occur as a result of trauma, joint diseases such as osteoarthritis, functional overload or even spontaneously, as occurs in the early stages of osteonecrosis . (igeamedical.com)
  • If a pathologic fracture has not been diagnosed upon initial presentation, it may occur during this time as well. (symptoma.com)
  • [ 2 ] The histologic features of otosclerosis were demonstrated by Politzer, who identified the problem as an otic capsule disorder characterized by abnormal new bone formation. (medscape.com)
  • Progressive bone pain and fracture and abnormal positron emission tomography combined with a computed tomography are main reasons for the oncologists suspecting bone tumor. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Purpose: We describe the efficacy of surgical excision of metastatic renal cell carcinoma of bone for achieving local tumor control, pain control and functional outcome with emphasis on the indications and techniques of surgical intervention as well as oncological outcome. (tau.ac.il)
  • A comparative study of bone mineral density (BMD) and bone fracture was conducted in a fluorotic and a nonfluorotic area of the Nalgonda District, Andhra Pradesh, India. (fluoridealert.org)
  • This lesion is found in other skeletal bones as well and there is a suggestion of trauma commonly associated with these lesions. (symptoma.com)
  • Osteonecrosis is the death of bone tissue and occurs when the blood supply to a particular skeletal segment is compromised. (igeamedical.com)
  • Internal devices used in osteosynthesis to hold the position of the fracture in proper alignment. (lookformedical.com)
  • Surgical correction of this separated bone to allow it to return to its original position was performed without divulsion of the attached muscles. (bvsalud.org)
  • The surgical procedure consisted of curettage with bone replacement and plugging. (symptoma.com)
  • Fractures and impending fractures are indications for surgical intervention. (medscape.com)
  • The authors propose this novel classification for PNIs, with the main advantage to allow physicians to easily understand the characteristics of nerve lesions, severity, possibility of spontaneous recovery, onset of early complications, need for surgical treatment, and the best surgical approach. (springeropen.com)
  • See a GP if you get a lump, pain or swelling in the bone after treatment This could mean the cyst has come back or you've developed an infection from surgery. (symptoma.com)
  • The differential diagnosis includes simple bone cyst, ABC (primary or secondary), chondroblastoma, giant cell tumor (GCT), osteosarcoma, ossifying hematoma or pseudotumor of hemophilia . (symptoma.com)
  • Traumatic fracture of unilateral genial tubercles and displacement to the mid-floor is rarely reported. (bvsalud.org)
  • Literature Review Traumatic flexor tendon ruptures have been reported following distal radius/hamate hook fractures, from carpal bone osteophytes, accessory carpal bones and intraosseous ganglia. (thieme-connect.de)
  • The pacient may present local pain, the appearance of local deformation due to a tumor mass or occurrence of pathological fractures. (symptoma.com)
  • if pain persists, it may be caused by the bone lesion. (symptoma.com)
  • Both types can cause pain and swelling and, in rare cases, fractures in the involved bone. (symptoma.com)
  • Lesion size was not associated with spontaneous pain in either NOF or FCD. (medscape.com)
  • A delay in diagnosis of a fracture can result in significant pain and suffering. (medleague.com)
  • A 63-year-old Chinese man had a 27-month history of progressive generalized bone pain combined with spontaneous fractures. (biomedcentral.com)
  • However, at present, there are few cases of renal dysfunction and bone pain caused by adefovir dipivoxil misdiagnosed as cancer or bone tumor, so this article is worthy of clinical reference. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In September 2014, the patient developed bone fractures and pain in his bilateral rib cage and ankles and consulted several hospitals to explore what cause the pain. (biomedcentral.com)
  • 1 Takami H, Takahashi S, Ando M. Attritional flexor tendon ruptures after a malunited intra-articular fracture of the distal radius. (thieme-connect.de)
  • The treatment is controversial, with the majority of authors arguing for conservative treatment without the excision of the fractured tubercles from the floor of the mouth 3,5,6 or without replacement of the fractured tubercles and of the muscles inserted in them 1,3 . (bvsalud.org)
  • 4 Koizumi M, Kanda T, Satoh S, Yoshizu T, Maki Y, Tsubokawa N. Attritional rupture of the flexor digitorum profundus tendon to the index finger caused by accessory carpal bone in the carpal tunnel: a case report. (thieme-connect.de)
  • In each hand there are eight carpal bones, five metacarpal bones, and 14 phalanges. (lookformedical.com)
  • The patient was referred to a multidisciplinary clinic to clarify the diagnosis of myeloma or bone tumor for further treatment in 2017. (biomedcentral.com)
  • FCD has been reported to account for 5% of benign tumoral lesions of bone. (medscape.com)
  • Aneurysmal bone cysts are benign lesions that may develop in distinct parts of the skeleton. (symptoma.com)
  • This type of resorption beneath unmineralized bone matrix is often observed in osteomalacia, particularly that caused by renal abnormalities and associated secondary hyperparathyroidism . (fluoridealert.org)
  • Rupture of the flexor profundus tendon of the ring finger secondary to ancient fracture of the hook of the hamate. (thieme-connect.de)
  • 5 Yamazaki H, Kato H, Murakami N. Closed rupture of the flexor tendons of the index finger caused by a pathological fracture secondary to an intraosseous ganglion in the lunate. (thieme-connect.de)
  • The facility administrators need to perform an investigation to talk to the nursing staff involved in caring for the patient before the symptoms of the fracture were detected. (medleague.com)
  • The patient suffered two fractured hips. (medleague.com)
  • However, spontaneous fractures of the hips are rare, and should stimulate a suspicion of trauma. (medleague.com)
  • Data from the national registry Hospital Episode Statistics between 2001 and 2015 were used to determine fracture rate and its effect on overall survival. (birmingham.ac.uk)
  • An orthopedic surgeon and radiologist should review the x-rays to look for evidence of bone disease. (medleague.com)
  • the bone breaks or fractures without any trauma). (greythealth.com)
  • Fractures occurring as a result of disease of a bone or from some undiscoverable cause, and not due to trauma. (bvsalud.org)
  • The diagnostic yield of this procedure is quite high (approximately 70% to 75%), but because Greyhounds have very thin bones, the bone may fracture (break) around the area of the biopsy. (greythealth.com)
  • An iliac crest bone biopsy revealed an increased amount of thick unmineralized osteoid as well as a large number of osteoclasts and associated resorption cavities, consistent with osteomalacia. (fluoridealert.org)
  • In the absence of any documentation to explain how the fracture occurred, the defense may assert the fracture was a spontaneous one. (medleague.com)
  • The Radiological features include: Cystic bone expansion. (symptoma.com)
  • Evidence is inconsistent about whether CHC use affects fracture risk ( 34 - 45 ), although three recent studies show no effect ( 34 , 35 , 45 ). (cdc.gov)
  • The majority of cases described in the literature refer to spontaneous fractures in atrophic edentulous mandibles (4-8). (bvsalud.org)
  • In addition, computed tomography (CT) scanning of the temporal bone can often demonstrate foci of demineralization in the otic capsule in cases of cochlear otosclerosis. (medscape.com)
  • Otosclerosis is an osseous dyscrasia limited to the temporal bone that results in slow, progressive conductive hearing loss. (medscape.com)
  • For quantitative assessment, the ratio of the maximum standardized uptake value (SUV) to the mean SUV in the temporal bone (rSUVmax) was calculated from SPECT images. (fujita-hu.ac.jp)
  • thus, no further action is necessary unless a pathologic fracture has occurred or risk of fracture is high. (medscape.com)
  • The increased fracture risk preceded the first admission with PCD and, conversely, the incidence of PCD increased after admission with one or more fractures. (birmingham.ac.uk)
  • CTFEA was far better at predicting the risk of fracture and its location accurately compared with the Mirels score. (iucc.ac.il)
  • BMD is a surrogate marker for fracture risk that might not be valid for premenopausal women and therefore might not accurately predict current or future (postmenopausal) fracture risk ( 84 - 86 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Long-term treatment of pathological hypersecretory conditions, including Zollinger-Ellison syndrome in adults. (nih.gov)
  • Always benign, it may result in pathologic fracture, though this is is a rare first presentation. (medscape.com)
  • As a result, the major depot for uranium is the bone within months or years after exposure ceases. (cdc.gov)
  • 2007). Fluoride-related bone disease associated with habitual tea consumption. (fluoridealert.org)
  • A fracture of the genial tubercle segment was discovered beneath the tongue. (bvsalud.org)