Osteoradionecrosis

Bys: Sharma, Rachana, Sharma, Vikram, Sharma, Amit Kumar

Osteoradionecrosis (ORN) is a severe and debilitating condition that occurs when bone tissue becomes necrotic (dies) following radiation therapy, often used to treat cancers in the head and neck. The condition is primarily caused by radiation-induced damage to blood vessels, which impairs the bone's ability to heal and regenerate.Diagnosis typically involves clinical evaluation and imaging studies to assess the extent of bone damage. Management of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 6208117089
• ISBN13: 9786208117085
• Release Date: September 2024
• Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"