Bone cancers may originate in the bone or may originate elsewhere in the body and spread to the bones. The first type is called Primary bone cancer while the second is called Secondary bone cancer.
Brittle bone disease, or osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), is a rare genetic disorder affecting the bones. It is characterised by bones that are fragile and prone to fractures, even with minimal impact or ...
Osteoarthritis develops when the cartilage that covers the ends of your bones breaks down. This causes the ends of the bones to rub against each other, leading to symptoms such as pain, stiffness, and ...
Researchers at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research have discovered a new type of bone cell that may yield novel therapeutic targets and strategies for osteoporosis and other skeletal diseases.
Bone cancer can be categorised into various types based on factors like the origin of the cancerous cells, their spread and reach, the nature of the tumour, the age of the person affected as well as ...