Orthopaedics – MCQ 20 – Sudden increase in pain in osteochondroma
All of the following are the causes of sudden increase in pain in osteochondroma, except:
a) Sarcomatous change
b) Fracture
c) Bursitis
d) Degenerative changes
Correct answer : d) Degenerative changes
Osteochondroma is usually painless. Sudden onset of pain in osteochondroma can be due to :
- Malignant transformation
- Bursitis
- Fracture
- Pressure or traction on neighbouring structures (nerve / tendon / muscle)
