pathologic fracture

collocation in English

meaningsofpathologicandfracture

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pathologic
adjective
uk
/ˌpæθ.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪk/us
/ˌpæθ.əˈlɑːdʒ.ɪk/
relating to a condition caused by, or involving, ...
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fracture
noun[C]
uk
/ˈfræk.tʃər/us
/ˈfræk.tʃɚ/
a break or crack in something hard, especially ...
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(Definition ofpathologicandfracturefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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With a sample of 25 subjects, the hospital cost of apathologicfracturewas measured with a precision that extended to $3,000, 95 times out of 100.
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Fragility fracture is a type ofpathologicfracturethat occurs as result of normal activities, such as a fall from standing height or less.
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The bones are a very common site of metastatic disease from breast cancer, and bone metastases can cause severe pain, hypercalcemia andpathologicfracture.
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Patients who have experienced apathologicfracturewill be investigated for the cause of the underlying disease, if it is unknown.
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Radiotherapy is indicated to preventpathologicfracture; it is also part of postoperative treatment following repair of apathologicfracture.
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Some patients may be asymptomatic until they develop apathologicfractureat the site of the tumor.
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The objectives of the trial were to determine whether pamidronate reduced the incidence of pathologic fractures and radiation treatment to bone (2).
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This included a description of bone pain, analgesic use, radiation therapy, and pathologic fractures.
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These complications can lead to the development of pathologic fractures and severe patient morbidity.
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Pathologic fractures are common, often with minor trauma.
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Pathologic fractures due to weight bearing may develop.
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