Introduction: Primary hyperparathyroidism is a commonly occurring endocrine disorder that is characterized by elevated calcium levels, decreased phosphate levels, and high levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH). The condition can lead to significant bone resorption and pathological fractures.
Case Report: We report a case of a 44-year-old female who presented with bilateral thigh pain after a trivial fall at home.
Introduction: Fractures in the upper thoracic spine pose technical challenges due to the transition from cervical to thoracic spine, often resulting in complete spinal cord injuries necessitating stabilization. Various posterior fixation techniques include Harrington rods, wired distraction rods, L-rods with sub-laminar wiring, and pedicle screw fixation. Luque pioneered sublaminar wiring (SLW), later enhanced by Dove's Hartshill system for superior biomechanical stability.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: An uncommon medical disorder known as tumor-induced osteomalacia (TIO) is characterized by severe hypophosphatemia, renal phosphate wasting, and osteomalacia due to a tumor. TIO has recently been linked to a particular kind of tumor known as phosphaturic mesenchymal tumor (PMT). PMTs release phosphatonins, such as fibroblast growth factor-23 (FGF23), which elevates serum levels of FGF23, leading to phosphate wasting and osteomalacia.
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