Research has demonstrated that many individuals with Crohnâs ileitis share a genetic mutation that may play a significant role in disease development. A hypersensitive immuno-response to a pathogenic presence, such as bacteria, within the gastrointestinal tract is also suspected of contributing to the disease's onset.
Secondary osteoarthritis occurs less frequently than primary (also known as idiopathic) osteoarthritis. Primary osteoarthritis means that there is no known cause for the joint breakdown.
Introduction: Primary osteomyelitis of the sternum is a rare condition, which accounts for 0.3% of all cases of osteomyelitis reported in the literature.It differs from secondary osteomyelitis, which results from complications of sternotomy.ntroduction: Primary osteomyelitis of the sternum is a rare condition, which accounts for 0.3% of all cases of osteomyelitis reported in the literature.