Osteoblastoma: Medical History

Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of osteoblastoma.

Family history

  • Are there any diseases in your family that are common? (Tumor diseases)

Social anamnesis

Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).

  • Do you suffer from persistent or increasing pain in the skeletal system for which there is no identifiable cause?
  • Do you suffer from back pain?
  • Have you noticed any swelling or deformity in the joints and/or bones* ?
  • Is your mobility limited?
  • Have you noticed any poor posture per se?
  • Do you suffer from sensitivity disorders such as numbness or paralysis? If so, in which area?
  • Do you have problems holding your urine* ?
  • Have you recently had a bone fracture* without force?
  • How long have you had these complaints? Do they occur continuously or only in phases, for example during movements?
  • How is your physical resilience to be classified?
  • Have you noticed any other symptoms?

Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis

Self anamnesis incl. medication anamnesis

  • Previous diseases (diseases of the musculoskeletal system, tumor diseases).
  • Allergies
  • Environmental history (ionizing radiation/X-ray/radioactivity).

* If this question has been answered with “Yes”, an immediate visit to the doctor is required! (Information without guarantee)