Pathological fracture Flashcards
1
Q
What is a pathological fracture?
A
A pathological fracture occurs in abnormal bone due to insignificant injury.
2
Q
What are some causes of pathological fractures?
A
Causes include metastatic tumours, bone disease, local benign conditions, and primary malignant tumours.
3
Q
What types of metastatic tumours can cause pathological fractures?
A
Breast, lung, thyroid, renal, and prostate tumours.
4
Q
What bone diseases can lead to pathological fractures?
A
Osteogenesis imperfecta, osteoporosis, metabolic bone disease, and Paget’s disease.
5
Q
What local benign conditions can cause pathological fractures?
A
Chronic osteomyelitis and solitary bone cyst.
6
Q
What primary malignant tumours are associated with pathological fractures?
A
Chondrosarcoma, osteosarcoma, and Ewing’s tumour.
