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Pathological Fractures - Week 13 PBL Flashcards

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What are pathological fractures?

A

Bone broken by disease

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Most common diseases causing pathological fractures?

A

Osteoporosis
Tumours
Paget’s disease
RA
Metabolic bone diseases (osteomalacia, hyperparathyroidism,

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Presentation of pathological fractures?

A

Same as injury related fracture

Pain
Tenderness
Swelling
Tender on palpating
Difficulty in weight bearing

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Investigation of pathological fractures?

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History
PMH - adenocarcinoma may cause suspicion of bony metastasis
Exam
X-ray
Bloods
Ca and Vit D

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Management of pathological fractures?

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Depends on underlying causes
Maybe surgery

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