Bone Spotted

Spotted bone (Latin: Osteo poikilía) is a medical term used to describe an abnormal change in the color of bone. This phenomenon is usually observed in people suffering from various diseases of bones and joints, such as osteoporosis, osteomyelitis, arthritis and others.

Spotted bone is not a separate disease, but a symptom that can be caused by various reasons. It manifests itself as uneven discoloration of the bone in various shades of gray or brown. Bone color may change due to poor circulation or changes in bone structure.

Most often, spotted bone is observed in older people who suffer from osteoporosis. In this case, the discoloration of the bone is caused by a decrease in the amount of calcium in the bones. In addition, spotted bone can be caused by various infectious bone diseases such as tuberculosis or syphilis.

To diagnose spotted bone, it is necessary to conduct an x-ray examination. In this case, on an x-ray you can see a change in the color of the bone and its structure. Treatment for spotted bone depends on the cause of its occurrence. In some cases, it is necessary to treat the underlying disease that caused the discoloration of the bone.