Bone

Bone 14 Dec 2003

Osteogenesis imperfecta (brittle bone disease)

Brittle bone disorder or osteogenesis imperfecta is actually a connective tissue disorder, resulting from the defective synthesis of type 1 collagen.

Bone 09 Dec 2003

Renal osteodystrophy (kidney bone disease)

Renal osteodystrophy refers to changes in bone due to chronic kidney failure or kidney disease. It is characterised by abnormal bone mineral levels.

Bone 03 Dec 2003

Microscopic polyangiitis (MPA)

Microscopic polyangiitis refers to inflammation of the small blood vessels, resulting in necrosis, in the absence of an inflammatory tissues disorder.

Bone 27 Nov 2003

Osteomyelitis (acute and chronic)

Osteomyelitis is a bacterial or fungal bone infection which results in pus production that reduces blood flow to the bone. Antibiotic treatment is needed.

Bone 09 Nov 2003

Thoracic back pain (upper back pain)

Thoracic or upper back pain is common. It is typically caused by poor posture or heavy lifting, which strains muscles, ligaments or the thoracic spine.

Bone 31 Oct 2003

Systemic scleroderma (systemic sclerosis)

Systemic sclerosis is a condition characterised by excessive thickening of skin due to connective tissue accumulation. It is usually localised.

Bone 31 Oct 2003

Rickets (osteomalacia)

Rickets is a skeletal condition of babies and young children caused by vitamin D or calcium deficiency, related to lack of sun exposure.

Bone 18 Dec 2002

Bone cancer: Chondrosarcoma of cartilage

Chondrosarcoma is a primary bone tumour which may be highly malignant, and is more common in males. It is treated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

Blood 13 Nov 2002

Multiple myeloma

Multiple myeloma is a cancer of the plasma cells of bone marrow. It is more common in farmers and people who work with wood, leather…