Osteoblastoma (Noun)
Meaning
Benign tumor of bone and fibrous tissue; occurs in the vertebrae or femur or tibia or arm bones (especially in young adults).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient's diagnosis revealed a rare case of osteoblastoma in her femur, which was treated with surgery and follow-up therapy.
- Osteoblastoma in the vertebrae can be particularly challenging to diagnose due to its location and potential for misdiagnosis as other spinal disorders.
- The orthopedic surgeon carefully removed the osteoblastoma from the young adult's arm bones, restoring normal bone function and range of motion.
- After several weeks of treatment, the tumor was identified as an osteoblastoma and was successfully excised from the tibia, allowing the patient to regain full mobility.
- Recovery from osteoblastoma, especially in weight-bearing locations like the femur or tibia, requires a rehabilitation program that incorporates physical therapy and pain management.