Bone marrow is not only a substance which performs a very crucial, even vital function in the organism. Bone marrow is considered a delicacy by many people, rich in energy, especially fat. In addition, in the case of diseases of the bone marrow, there are significant health consequences. What is bone marrow? Behind the somewhat … Bone Marrow: Structure, Function & Diseases
Other bone diseases Osteoporosis, also called bone loss, is a disease of the skeletal system in which bone substances and structures are lost or greatly reduced. This reduction in bone mass causes the tissue structure of the bone to deteriorate and it loses stability and elasticity. As a result, the bones become more susceptible to … Other bone diseases | An overview of human bone diseases
Marble Bone Disease Marble bone disease, also known medically as osteopetrosis or Albers-Schönberg syndrome, is a rare hereditary disease. All articles in this series: An overview of human bone diseases Benign bone tumors Inflammatory diseases of the bone Other bone diseases Marble Bone Disease
There is a variety of bone diseases, which often have many different causes. Broken bones Bone fractures are a complete or incomplete interruption of the bone course. They can be caused either by rapid or permanent overloading of the bone, such as a fall or bruise, or by a disruption of the bone structure caused … An overview of human bone diseases
Benign bone tumors Compared to malignant bone tumors, benign bone tumors usually grow slowly and do not infiltrate. This means that they do not affect adjacent structures and can be clearly differentiated. Among the most prominent benign representatives are: An enchondrome is a benign bone tumor of cartilaginous origin (chondrome) within a bone. An enchondrome … Benign bone tumors | An overview of human bone diseases
Inflammatory diseases of the bone Arthritis, on the other hand, is a chronic inflammatory disease of the joints, which in the majority of cases has its origin in what is commonly known as “rheumatism“. Only in extremely rare cases is it a pain caused by local infection of the joints. In this context, the term … Inflammatory diseases of the bone | An overview of human bone diseases
What is periostitis of the ribs? Inflammation of the periosteum at the ribs is a rare disease in which the periosteum of one or more ribs is inflamed. Inflammation of the periosteum can have various causes, such as overloading due to persistent coughing or bacterial colonization of the periosteum, often in the context of osteomyelitis … Periostitis on the ribs
Symptoms of periostitis of the ribs The cardinal symptom of periosteitis of the ribs is pain, often described as stabbing and pulling. The pain occurs particularly when the rib cage is strained, i.e. mainly when coughing and pressing. In some cases, pain is present continuously at rest. Depending on the body weight of the person … Symptoms of periostitis of the ribs | Periostitis on the ribs
Therapy The treatment of periosteal inflammation of the ribs is directed at the cause of the inflammation. If the periostitis is caused by overexertion due to sport, a break from sport with physical rest and pain-relieving, anti-inflammatory medication is indicated. Active ingredients such as ibuprofen or diclofenac are ideal. Bacterially triggered periosteal inflammation of the … Therapy | Periostitis on the ribs
Introduction Osteomyelitis is an inflammation of the bone marrow caused by an infection. This inflammation can be either acute or chronic. It is not uncommon for such an infection to affect the jawbone. The lower jaw is affected up to six times more frequently than the upper jaw, which is mainly due to the fact … Osteomyelitis of the temporomandibular joint
Diagnostics First of all, a medical history (anamnesis) and an examination of the affected area by a doctor (preferably an ENT specialist or dentist) are necessary. In the acute stage of osteomyelitis, an elevated blood cell sedimentation rate (BSG) and a large number of white blood cells in the blood count (leukocytosis) play a major … Diagnostics | Osteomyelitis of the temporomandibular joint
History Normally, osteomyelitis in the jaw takes a good course, as good treatment options are available. The most severe complication of acute osteomyelitis is the chronicity of this condition. In some cases, osteomyelitis results in tooth loss, impaired chewing function or even the spread of the infection to other parts of the body. Prophylaxis To … History | Osteomyelitis of the temporomandibular joint
