Orthopedics & Rehab

• Common Types of Bone Tumor

  • ●  Osteochondroma
  • ○  There is exostosis or new growth on existing bone
  • ○  Usually seen in the metaphysis of long bones and malesyounger than 25 y/o
  • ●  Chondroma/Enchondroma

  ○ Usually seen in the medulla of small bones (hands/feet)

  • ●  Giant cell tumor
  • ○  osteoclast derived tumor
  • ○  Usually seen in the epiphysis of long bones and mainly onadults
  • ●  Osteoblastoma

  ○ Usually seen in the vertebrae and males younger than 25 y/o
• fractures classification

  
• FRACTURES

  A break or disruption in the continuity of a bone that often affects mobility and sensation