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REPORT OF A CASE

SAMUEL KLEINBERG, M.D.

Arch Surg. 1935;30(1):30-34.

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Porosity of bone is a frequent sequel in many pathologic states. It may be found in a single bone or in many bones in the same patient. It is, however, seldom a primary lesion causing local pain and deformity. The etiology of atrophy of bone is usually apparent, and can be classified readily under one of the following headings: (1) disuse, (2) neurogenic, (3) endocrinologic or (4) nutritional. The case reported here is unusual because: 1. The atrophy of bone was limited to the spinal column and pelvis. 2. The etiology was obscure. 3. The softening of the vertebral bodies resulted in a painful posterior curvature of the spine. 4. Rest on a convex frame yielded complete relief.

REPORT OF A CASE

Mrs. Rose Y., 65 years old, was admitted to my service at the Israel Zion Hospital, Brooklyn, because of increasing pain and deformity of her back. She had . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

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