Abstract
Transient osteoporosis is a syndrome of localized osteoporosis. But, unlike disuse atrophy, this syndrome is not associated with disuse or immobilization. Bone loss is probably initiated by marrow edema and, possibly, transient ischemia. It usually affects the hip or the knee. Patients are usually men between the ages of 27 and 61 or women in the third trimester of pregnancy. Symptoms worsen for a few months and then begin to improve. There is complete clinical resolution in about 6 months or after delivery in pregnant women. Histologically, it is characterized by bone marrow edema. Treatment consists in pain management and protection of the osteopenic bone. Some surgeons treat with core decompression.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Tumors and Tumor-Like Lesions of Bone |
Subtitle of host publication | For Surgical Pathologists, Orthopedic Surgeons and Radiologists |
Publisher | Springer-Verlag London Ltd |
Pages | 961-964 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781447165781 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781447165774 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2015 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine
- General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology