Osteoporosis
Research from Technical University, University Health Science Center reveals new findings on osteoporosis
Published in Women's Health Weekly, July 5th, 2007
Data detailed in "Regional transient osteoporosis of the foot and vitamin C deficiency" have been presented. According to a study from the United States, "We describe the clinical presentation and diagnostic tests of a patient with regional transient osteoporosis (RTO) of the foot. This patient presented with a 4-month history of left-foot pain, nonpitting edema, and brownish discolorations of both feet."
"He had a history of tobacco abuse, alcohol abuse, and malnutrition. Radiological studies revealed severe osteopenia in the feet, and a MRI revealed bone marrow edema. The bone biopsy was consistent with RTO. This patient also had vitamin C deficiency," wrote S....
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