Chandler, AZ
A 40-year-old female asked:
Is periostitus curable? does it mean cancer? i have it in gluteal tuberosity as far as my xray goes. i see the doc next week. my hip to knee hurt bad
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Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
Pathology 46 years experience
Not cancer: I'll leave to your physician to explain periostitis of the tuberosity, but it's more of a nuisance than a grave threat to your health.
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