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Help with arthritis pain-Osteochondroses.Osteochondrosis refers to the process associated with the loss of blood supply to the ossification center of the bones, and its replacement by reparative bone tissue. Pain is the main symptom of these disorders.Diagnosis is confirmed by imaging studies. X-rays show, in sequence fragmentation (“islands” within the bone), collapse (break down), sclerosis (increased density, the bone looks “whiter” on the films) and reossification (new bone formation) with reconstitution of the bone contour.
Although it sounds like a serious disease, it is quite common in children and, with the possible exception of extensive involvement of the hip, has an excellent prognosis. Some forms of osteochondroses are so frequent that they are considered normal variants of bone development.
Others may be included under the overuse syndromes.
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