Corey E. asked
If a Maltese broke his leg and the bone was found not in good condition when the surgeon did the repair, does this mean bone cancer? His white blood cell count is not elevated, but the 2nd x-ray looks like little holes in the bone. Or could it be something else wrong with the bone, another kind of bone disease?
October 30th, 2024
Peggy M. answered
Bone fractures can be either traumatic or pathologic. Traumatic fractures occur due to injury, while...
October 30th, 2024
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