Care & Problems of the Skeletal System
Osteoporosis Thinning & weakening of bones. CB: loss of calcium from bone tissue. Become brittle – fracture easily from fall/impact/effort. Normal bone structure Thinning / weakened bone structure Pg. 391
Joint Injuries Sprain: A tear in a ligament from stretching it too far. Most common Joint Injury CB: sudden twist or impact Torn Ligament
Strain: Tear in a Muscle or Tendon Muscle Tear
Dislocation: End of a bone is pulled out of its joint Ligaments severely stretched/torn. Knee Joint Hip Joint Hinge Joint Ball & Socket Joint Pg. 392
Torn Cartilage: Cartilage torn if the joint receives a strong force. Ruptured Disc: Intervertebral disc bulges from the joint & pressed on a nerve. Numbness / intense pain Lower back discs more likely to rupture – supports majority of body weight. Pg. 392
Bursitis: Inflammation of a sac near a joint. A bursa is a tiny fluid-filled sac that functions as a gliding surface to reduce friction between tissues of the body. Pg. 393
Bunion: Painful swelling of Bursa in 1 st joint of big toe. CB: Inflammation or a type of arthritis May require surgery Pg. 393
Arthritis: an inflammation of a joint. Osteoarthritis - most common form CB: normal wear & tear that occurs as you grow older. Painful and stiffening of joint. Can occur in any joint. Cartilage wears away. Bones rub against each other Pg. 393
Repetitive Motion Injury: Damage to tissues caused by prolonged, repeated movements. Computer work Sewing Assemble line work Most common RMI: CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME Pg. 393
CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME Swollen ligaments & tendons in wrist Causes numbness, burning, or tingling sensations in the thumb and forefinger, pain and weakness in the hand. Pg. 393
3 Factors for Strong Bones Diet – calcium, phosphorous, & Vit. D Exercise, weight bearing activities Estrogen: controls body’s calcium absorption & deposits it in bones. Pg. 390
Rickets & Osteomalacia Softening of bones. CB: inadequate amounts of Vit. D & calcium. Abnormally curvatures bones aren’t hard enough to support weight w/o bending.
Rickets & Osteomalacia Rickets = Children As bones grow Osteomalacia = adults Growth completed Can Rickets & Osteomalacia be cured? YES By adding calcium & vitamin D to your diet.