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  • Tests and next steps for bone cancer

    Find out how primary bone cancer is diagnosed. The main tests that are used are an X-ray, scans and a bone biopsy.

  • Symptoms of bone cancer

    Find out about the symptoms of primary bone cancer. The most common symptom is bone pain or tenderness, which is often worse at night.

  • Help and support for bone cancer

    Find out where to get support for primary bone cancer. Good sources of support include your specialist team and charities, such as Macmillan Cancer Support.

  • Causes of bone cancer

    Find out what causes primary bone cancer. You may be more likely to get it if you've been treated for cancer in the past or have certain bone conditions.

  • Spondylolisthesis

    Find out about spondylolisthesis, where a bone in the spine (vertebra) slips out of position, including what the symptoms are and how it's treated.

  • Shoulder impingement

    Find out about shoulder impingement, a common cause of shoulder pain caused by a tendon rubbing on tissue or bone.

  • Rickets and osteomalacia

    Rickets is a condition that affects bone development in children. It causes the bones to become soft and weak, which can lead to bone deformities.

  • Osteoporosis

    Find out about osteoporosis, a health condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. There is also information on osteopenia, the stage of bone loss before osteoporosis, and how to stop it becoming osteoporosis.

  • Nail patella syndrome

    Nail patella syndrome is a rare genetic condition that can involve problems with the nails, bones, kidneys and eyes. It's thought to affect about 1 in 50,000 people.

  • Mastoiditis

    Find out about mastoiditis, a serious bacterial infection that affects the mastoid bone behind the ear.