pseudofracture

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• Pseudofracture — A pseudofracture is a diagnostic form of osteomalacia. Structure A band of bone material of decreased density may form alongside the surface of the bone. Thickening of the periosteum occurs. The formation of callouses in the affected area is also …   Wikipedia

• pseudofracture — A condition in which a radiograph shows formation of new bone with thickening of periosteum at site of an injury to bone. * * * pseu·do·frac·ture (soo″do frakґchər) a condition seen in a radiograph of a bone as a thickening of the… …   Medical dictionary

• Brodie disease — 1. chronic synovitis, especially of the knee, with a pulpy degeneration of the parts affected. 2. hysterical pseudofracture of the spine …   Medical dictionary