Hyperostosis Cortical

Cortical hyperostosis is a disease of the osteoarticular system in which excessive cell division, osteoblasts, occurs on the surface of the bones. As a result, not only acids are released, but also the cartilage cells themselves - osteoclasts. They give the patient characteristic complaints.

The appearance of pathology causes disruption of the natural functioning of the body. Against the background of constantly increasing pain, the general body temperature rises, the body exhibits asthenic syndrome - weakness, fatigue, lethargy. A person develops a feeling of anxiety, night sleep is disturbed, and appetite worsens. **There are two forms of the hypertrophic process, divided into subtypes:** - sclerosing osteomyelitis; - Paget's disease. The mechanism of development of the pathology is not fully understood. Possible reasons leading to impaired bone marrow regeneration include calcium and phosphorus deficiency, imbalance of the hormones calcitonin and parathyroid hormone. A special place in the study of the disease is occupied by the role of reproductive dysfunction in women. Therefore, sometimes the cause of the formation of a focal lesion is determined by searching for a male hidden sexual partner. The unilateral subtype of the disease is associated with malignant formations and fracture of the femoral neck. Diagnosis of pathology is carried out by an orthopedist. If necessary, he involves an endocrinologist and hematologist in the diagnosis. Osteodensitometry is prescribed for differentiation.