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Learn About Osteochondroma

What is the definition of Osteochondroma?
Osteochondroma is a noncancerous overgrowth of cartilage and bone that occurs during childhood. The overgrowth of cartilage and bone usually occurs near the growth plate of the bones in the shoulder blade, pelvis, or leg. An osteochondroma can affect the normal growth of the bone.
What are the symptoms of Osteochondroma?
Symptoms of osteochondroma include a hard, painless lump that does not move; muscle soreness; lower than average height; a leg or arm that is longer than the other; pain with movement; numbness or tingling; circulation problems; a crooked arm or leg; a displaced hip; and irritation or swelling around the affected area.
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What are the current treatments for Osteochondroma?
Treatment for osteochondroma depends on the size, location, and whether it is causing any symptoms. Most osteochondromas may not require any treatment. Treatment for osteochondroma may include watchful waiting, pain medication, and surgery.
Who are the top Osteochondroma Local Doctors?
Elite in Osteochondroma
Elite in Osteochondroma
Gifu-shi, JP 

Kazu Matsumoto practices in Gifu-shi, Japan. Matsumoto is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondroma. Their top areas of expertise are Osteochondroma, Hereditary Multiple Osteochondromas, Osteoarthritis, Osteotomy, and Knee Replacement.

Elite in Osteochondroma
Elite in Osteochondroma
Bologna, IT 

Marina Mordenti practices in Bologna, Italy. Ms. Mordenti is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondroma. Her top areas of expertise are Osteochondroma, Hereditary Multiple Osteochondromas, Osteogenesis Imperfecta, and Knock Knees.

 
 
 
 
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Distinguished in Osteochondroma
Distinguished in Osteochondroma

University Of Virginia Physicians Group

1215 Lee St, 
Charlottesville, VA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Gregory Domson is an Orthopedics provider in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Domson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondroma. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Bone Tumor, Ewing Sarcoma, Bladder Reconstruction, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Domson is currently accepting new patients.

What are the latest Osteochondroma Clinical Trials?
Registry of Multiple Osteochondromas That Collects Clinical, Functional, Genetic, Genealogical, Imaging, Surgical, Treatment, Quality of Life Data. Data is Linked to Patients' Biological Samples, When Available.

Summary: REM is a retrospective and prospective registry, finalized for care and research purposes. It is articulated in main sections - strongly related and mutually dependent on each other - corresponding to different data domains: personal information, clinical data, genetic data, genealogical data, surgeries, etc. This approach has been developed to corroborate and integrate data from different sources...

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InAdvance: Surveillance, Prevention, and Interception in a Population at Risk For Cancer

Summary: This research study is creating a way to collect and store specimens and information from participants who may be at an increased risk of developing cancer, or has been diagnosed with an early phase of a cancer or a family member who has a family member with a precursor condition for cancer. * The objective of this study is to identify exposures as well as clinical, molecular, and pathological cha...