Renal osteodystrophy
Causes, Symptoms, Complications, Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment
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What are the symptoms of Renal osteodystrophy?
This condition does not exhibit symptoms initially. However, when it does show symptoms, it may be in the form of:
- Weakness
- Bone pain and joint pain
- Pathological fracture and deformation of bone
- Cardiovascular calcification
What are the complications of Renal osteodystrophy?
Some complications of renal osteodystrophy are:
- Bones may fracture very easily
- Carpal tunnel syndrome: It is a condition in which pain, numbness, or tingling sensation is felt in the arm and hand.
- Osteomyelitis: It is a condition in which the bone gets infected and inflamed.
- Septic arthritis: It is a condition in which the joints are invaded by an infectious agent.
- Osteonecrosis: It is a condition caused due to reduced blood flow to the bones.
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References:
- Renal osteodystrophy. Medicine Net. Available at: https://www.medicinenet.com/osteodystrophy/article.html Accessed on June 27, 2020.
- Renal osteodystrophy. Ortho Bullets. Available at: http://www.orthobullets.com/basic-science/9030/renal-osteodystrophy Accessed on June 27, 2020.
- Renal osteodystrophy. Mayo Clinic. Available at: https://mayoclinic.pure.elsevier.com/en/publications/renal-osteodystrophy Accessed on June 27, 2020.
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