Enchondromas are benign cartilage-forming tumors that develop in the marrow cavity of long bones. They account for approximately 3% of benign bone tumors.The signs and symptoms vary depending upon the anatomic site, extent, and distribution of involvement.
Most enchondromas are asymptomatic (do not cause symptoms) unless a fracture is present or impending. They often are incidental findings (found in passing when looking for something else).
During hip replacement, a surgeon removes the damaged sections of the hip joint and replaces them with parts usually constructed of metal, ceramic and very hard plastic. This artificial joint (prosthesis) helps reduce pain and improve function.
There is a spot (lesion) on your femur (thigh bone) that looks like a collection of fibers and cysts (i.e. fibrocystic). When it is located in this part of the femur, it is also called an impingement cyst. Impingement cysts can be associated with a syndrome called femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) where the femur is too tight against the hip, causing increased friction with hip movements.
Hip impingement, also known as femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), is a condition in which there is abnormal and wearing contact between the ball and socket of the hip joint. The result is increased friction during hip movements that may damage the joint.
Cancer that has spread from the original (primary) tumor to the bone.
Myelomalacia means softening of the spinal cord, the major nerve “highway” between the brain and the rest of the body. This is typically caused by insufficient blood supply to the spine, which arises from trauma or severe degenerative changes from aging wear-and-tear on the spine.
Myelomalacia is a serious condition and can lead to neurologic symptoms such as muscle weakness, numbness, incontinence, and difficulty breathing if very severe. Surgery may be required to stabilize the area of the spine and restore normal blood flow to that region.
