What is osteochondritis dissecans? Osteochondritis dissecans is a joint problem that occurs when a piece of cartilage and a thin layer of bone separate from the end of a bone because of a loss of blood supply. The loose piece may stay in place or fall into the joint space, making the joint unstable. This […]
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What is Osteogenic Sarcoma Osteogenic sarcoma, commonly called osteosarcoma, is a rare type of bone cancer that causes bone tumors. It often affects the ends of the long bones of the arms and legs. It can also develop in the hip, shoulder, jaw, or other bones. Osteosarcoma often affects teenagers during times when their bones
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What is Osteomyelitis in Children Bone infections (osteomyelitis) occur when bacteria or other germs get inside a bone. This can happen if your child has an infection in another part of his or her body that spreads through the blood. Germs from the child’s skin or from outside of the child’s body can cause this
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What is Osteomyelitis Bone infections (osteomyelitis) occur when bacteria or other germs get inside a bone. This can happen if you have an infection in another part of your body that spreads through your blood. Germs from your skin or from outside of your body can also cause this type of infection if you have
What is Osteopenia Osteopenia is a loss of thickness (density) inside of the bones. Another name for osteopenia is low bone mass. Mild osteopenia is a normal part of aging. It is not a disease, and it does not cause symptoms. However, if you have osteopenia and continue to lose bone mass, you could develop
What is Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is thinning and loss of density in your bones. Osteoporosis makes bones more brittle and fragile and more likely to break (fracture). Over time, osteoporosis can cause your bones to become so weak that they fracture after a minor fall. Bones in the hip, wrist, and spine are most likely to
What is Osteosarcoma in Children Osteosarcoma is a type of bone cancer. It often affects the ends of the long bones of the arms and legs. It can also develop in the hip, shoulder, jaw, or other bones. Osteosarcoma often affects teenagers during times when their bones are growing quickly. What are the causes? Osteosarcoma
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