Bone pathology
Encyclopedia
Bone pathology, also known as orthopedic pathology is a subspecialty of surgical pathology
which deals with the diagnosis and feature of many bone diseases. It uses gross
and microscopic
findings along with the findings of in vivo radiological
studies, and occasionally, specimen radiographs to diagnose diseases of the bones.
Surgical pathology
Surgical pathology is the most significant and time-consuming area of practice for most anatomical pathologists. Surgical pathology involves the gross and microscopic examination of surgical specimens, as well as biopsies submitted by non-surgeons such as general internists, medical subspecialists,...
which deals with the diagnosis and feature of many bone diseases. It uses gross
Gross examination
Gross examination or "grossing" is the process by which pathology specimens are inspected with the bare eye to obtain diagnostic information, while being processed for further microscopic examination....
and microscopic
Histology
Histology is the study of the microscopic anatomy of cells and tissues of plants and animals. It is performed by examining cells and tissues commonly by sectioning and staining; followed by examination under a light microscope or electron microscope...
findings along with the findings of in vivo radiological
Radiology
Radiology is a medical specialty that employs the use of imaging to both diagnose and treat disease visualized within the human body. Radiologists use an array of imaging technologies to diagnose or treat diseases...
studies, and occasionally, specimen radiographs to diagnose diseases of the bones.