Multifocal osteonecrosis secondary to occupational exposure to aluminum

Multifocal osteonecrosis secondary to occupational exposure to aluminum

ABSTRACT Multifocal osteonecrosis is a rare disease; chronic use of corticosteroids is considered the main risk factor. Patients with chronic renal failure can develop aluminum toxicity, which can lead to osteomalacia and encephalopathy. An association between osteonecrosis and aluminum toxicity has...

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Main Authors: Jorge Henrique Assunção, Eduardo Angeli Malavolta, Mauro Emilio Conforto Gracitelli, Renée Zon Filippi, Arnaldo Amado Ferreira Neto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Ortopedia e Traumatologia 2017-06-01
Series:Acta Ortopédica Brasileira
Subjects:
Osteonecrosis
Occupational injuries
Shoulder
Hip
Knee
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