Publications by authors named "Michele Egarian"
Article Synopsis
- Melorheostosis is a rare, non-hereditary disease affecting fewer than 1 in 1,000,000 people, primarily impacting the lower extremities and causing chronic pain and potential limb shortening.
- A case report details a 21-year-old man who experienced left upper extremity pain, leading to the discovery of melorheostosis in his bones after sports activity, showing characteristic radiographic signs.
- The case highlights the importance of proper pain management and the need for orthopedic referral in the ED for patients with this condition, as it can be debilitating and may require further interventions.
