Bone TumorBone tumors develop when cells within a bone divide uncontrollably, forming a lump or mass of abnormal tissue.Most bone tumors are benign (not cancerous). Benign tumors are usually not life-threatening and, in most cases, will not sprea

HemangiomaA hemangioma is a benign (noncancerous) tumor made up of blood vessels. There are many types of hemangiomas, and they can occur throughout the body, including in skin, muscle, bone, and internal organs.Most hemangiomas occur on the surf

Chondromyxoid FibromaChondromyxoid fibroma (CMF) is one of the rarest of bone tumors, accounting for less than 1% of all bone tumors.It is a benign (noncancerous) tumor that most often develops in older children and young adults under 30 years of

Unicameral Bone CystsA unicameral, or simple, bone cyst is a common, benign (noncancerous) bone tumor that primarily occurs in children and adolescents.Unicameral bone cysts (UBC) are cavities within bone that are filled with fluid. Although they

Burning Thigh Pain (Meralgia Paresthetica)A painful, burning sensation on the outer side of the thigh may mean that one of the large sensory nerves to your legs—the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN)—is being compressed. This condition is known

Fractures of the Thoracic and Lumbar SpineSpinal fractures can vary widely in severity. Some fractures are very serious injuries that result from high-energy trauma and require emergency treatment. Other fractures can be the result of a lower-impa

Cauda Equina SyndromeAlthough leg pain is common and usually goes away without surgery, cauda equina syndrome, a rare disorder affecting the bundle of nerve roots (cauda equina) at the lower (lumbar) end of the spinal cord, is a surgical emergency.

Cervical SpondylosisOverviewCervical spondylosis is a general term for age-related wear and tear affecting the spinal disks in your neck. As the disks dehydrate and shrink, signs of osteoarthritis develop, including bony projections along the edg