Fractures of the proximal fifth metatarsal that are distal to the tuberosity require more aggressive treatment. This includes fractures of the metaphyseal-diaphyseal junction (Figure 5) and fractures of the diaphysis (Figure 6). Complications such as delayed union and nonunion are common.
Extramedullary spinal tumors are far more common than intramedullary tumors. The most common extramedullary spinal tumors are meningiomas and schwannomas and they are both generally benign tumors. Meningiomas arise from arachnoid cells within the tissues of the spinal cord.
1 A childhood brain or spinal cord tumor is a disease in which abnormal cells form in the tissues of the brain or spinal cord. 2  The brain controls many important body functions. 3  The spinal cord connects the brain with nerves in most parts of the body.4  Brain and spinal cord tumors are a common type of childhood cancer.hildhood brain and spinal cord tumors may recur (come back) after treatment. A recurrent childhood brain or spinal cord tumor is one that has recurred (come back) after it has been treated. Childhood brain and spinal cord tumors may come back in the same place or in another part of the brain.