Introduction Osteochondromas are benign tumours of bone and cartilage. They frequently grow outwards from bone near the growth plate (metaphysis) and can be palpated. They most commonly occur on the…
Introduction These are essentially the same disorder. In children, the disease is rickets but after fusion of the epiphyseal plates it is known as osteomalacia. The most common cause is…
Introduction Osteomyelitis refers to infection of the bone and/or bone marrow. It can occur in both adults and children but is more common in the latter. It is commonly caused…
Introduction Osteoporosis means literally porous bone Refers to decreased bone density, which leads to an increase in fracture risk Risk factors Bone density declines with age Highest risk is in…
Introduction Osteosarcoma is the most common malignant primary bone tumour, although they are still very rare. It frequently occurs in late childhood and tends to arise in the metaphyses of…
Knee pain accounts for about 1 in 50 general practice presentations - and is thus a very common presentation. Presenting features Swelling that occurs within 30 minutes of an injury…
Introduction Along with osteoporosis, Paget disease of the bone (PDB) - aka osteitis deformans - is a common degenerative bone disease. It affects up to 5% of the population in Anglo-Saxon societies. PBD…
Introduction Plantar fasciitis is a term used to described a clinical condition of heel and foot pain along the sole of the foot. It is the most common cause of…
Introduction The term sciatica describes a characteristic pain felt in the lower back, buttocks and the posterior and lower leg. It results from compression of any of the 5 nerve roots…
Introduction Septic arthritis is an infection within a joint space. it can affect both native and prosthetic joints. It is typically acute, although in some cases in chronic. In acute…