The medical history (history of the patient) represents an important component in the diagnosis of osteochondroma.
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).
- Have you noticed any swelling or deformity in the joints and/or bones* ?
- Is your mobility limited? (Flexion and/or extension ability of the affected joint).
- Have you noticed any poor posture per se?
- Do you have muscle pain?
- Do you suffer from numbness? If so, in which area?
- Since when do you have 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)
