Bone or cartilage mass physical examination
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Maria Fernanda Villarreal, M.D. [2]
Overview
Physical examination findings of bone or cartilage masses will depend on the location of the tumor. Common physical examination findings include skeletal deformity, swelling, increased skin temperature, increased sweating, and tenderness.[1]
Physical Examination
The following physical examination findings may be present among patients with bone and cartilage tumors:
Appearance
- Patients are usually well-appearing
Vital Signs
- High or low-grade fever
- Present in bone infections
Skin
Extremities
- The assessment of bone or cartilage masses during extremities physical examination, should include:
- Location
- Edema
- Increased sweating
- Increased skin temperature
- Physical examination findings, may include:
- A palpable tenderness may be appreciated on physical examination.
- Tenderness to palpation
- Soft tissue swelling
- Decreased range of motion
- Muscle atrophy
- Joint effusion