Bone reconstruction

Synonyms Bone structure, bone formation, skeleton Medical: Os The braided bone and the Lamellar bones The periosteum is located on the outside, This is followed by the layer of compacta and then The layer of cancellous bone. The inner periosteum (endosteum) still lies on the inside. The periosteum consists of a taut, mesh-like collagenous layer … Bone reconstruction

Bones

Synonyms Bone structure, bone formation, skeleton Medical: Os Bone forms According to the form one differentiates: Independent of the form one still differentiates: Long bones Short bones Plate Planar bone Irregular bones Aerated bones Sesame bones and additional, so-called Accessory bones The long bones of the extremities are tubular bones and are formed by a … Bones

Juvenile bone cyst

Definition A bone cyst is a fluid-filled cavity in the bone and is incorporated under tumor-like benign bone injuries. A distinction is also made between a simple (juvenile) and aneurysmatic bone cyst. As the name suggests, the clinical picture of a juvenile bone cyst occurs in children and adolescents and is located in the metaphysis. … Juvenile bone cyst

Imaging | Juvenile bone cyst

Imaging Standard imaging here includes x-rays in two planes. It shows a sharply defined lesion centered in the bone. A typical sign in X-rays is the “falling fragment sign”. In this case a collapsed fragment protrudes into the fluid-filled cavity. In addition, a CT or MRI can be performed to obtain even more precise information … Imaging | Juvenile bone cyst

Treatment | Juvenile bone cyst

Treatment Surgical therapy is not necessarily necessary, since a juvenile bone cyst can regress on its own. Conservative therapy includes limiting activity. Nevertheless, fractures can occur, which often heal on the thigh into an bow-leg or knock-knees. If there is no spontaneous regression, the cyst can be cleared out (perform a curettage) and then filled … Treatment | Juvenile bone cyst

Actonel®

Actonel® belongs to the group of bisphosphonates and is therefore one of the drugs used to build and increase bone mass. They reduce the risk of bone fractures, which can occur especially in osteoporosis. Risedronic acid, risedronate osteoporosis (e.g. due to menopause in women), Paget’s disease, in long-term therapy with glucocorticoid bisphosphonates have a high … Actonel®