Why do tumor patients have pathological fractures? How can it be prevented?

Common clinical fractures include osteomyelitis, bone tuberculosis, bone tumors and other lesions of the bones themselves

Among them, tumor-related pathological fractures are one of the important types, and tumor patients should pay enough attention to take preventive measures as early as possible to prevent them from happening

It is the most common cause of pathological fractures in patients with tumors, especially primary or metastatic bone tumors that are lysis

Primary bone tumors such as multiple myeloma, giant cell tumor of bone, and osteolytic osteogenic sarcoma;

Metastatic bone tumors such as kidney cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer and other bone metastases

Many primary and metastatic bone tumors are sometimes discovered

Systemic osteoporosis caused by factors such as the elderly, various malnutrition and endocrine factors leads to fractures of the femoral neck, upper humerus and lower radius

How can I prevent tumor-related pathological fractures?

Pathological fractures not caused by tumors are recommended to consult with the relevant professional to avoid strenuous exercise

For only tumor metastases without pathological fractures:

1.
If tumor metastasis occurs in the spine and has not yet occurred at the time of discovery, different and most sensitive treatments for the tumor should be given according to the nature of the primary lesion, such as surgical intervention, local radiation therapy, drug chemotherapy and other treatment methods
.

2.
If tumor metastasis occurs in the long bones of the limbs, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, tumor radiation intervention, perfusion therapy, etc.
of the primary disease can be performed
.

Of course, the corresponding protective measures can not be ignored, and double crutches should be used for lower limb bone metastases to prevent falls complicated by fractures
.

3.
Drug therapy: Follow the doctor's instructions to use drugs that promote bone repair, such as zoledronic acid
.

For those with severe postoperative bone damage, attention should be paid to appropriate activities
.

For bedridden patients, when turning the position, we must be careful and the action should be light to prevent the occurrence of secondary fractures
.

What should I do if I have a pathological fracture?

After the occurrence of pathological fractures, it is necessary to seek medical attention in time, and when moving the affected limb, it is necessary to properly support and avoid the displacement of the
fracture end.

When the affected limb is in pain, acupuncture can be used to relieve pain, and if necessary, take pain medication according to the doctor's
instructions.

Pay attention to strengthening nutrition in the diet, eat more foods rich in high protein, high energy, high vitamins, pay attention to calcium supplementation, and bask in the sun to promote physical recovery
.

Diabetics should pay attention to monitoring blood glucose and follow the doctor's instructions for oral hypoglycemic drugs or insulin injections to control blood sugar
.

It is generally necessary to rest for more than 3 months and rest
on time.

According to the actual situation, the patient turned over, appropriate massage, the force is not too large, pinch, knead, press, tap can be done, in order to prevent the occurrence
of venous thrombosis and pressure sores.

Under professional guidance, carry out correct, appropriate and phased functional exercises
.

Maintain a pleasant mood, after the fracture of the patient often will have irritability, anxiety, can do their own interests, such as reading, listening to music, etc.
, distracting attention, family to accompany more, more understanding, more encouragement, more care and love
.