Disorders of the Skeleton
Fractures Any break in a bone
Osteoporosis A condition of porous bones Osteoclasts out work osteoblasts
Rickets and Osteomalacia Bone calcification fails Rickets – children Osteomalacia - adults
Herniated Disc Ligaments of intervertebral discs become weak or injured, the surrounding fibrocartilage may rupture causing the material inside the disc to protrude and press on spinal nerves.
Spina Bifida Laminae of the vertebrae do not unite at the midline which can allow the meninges or spinal cord to protrude from the spine.
Hip Fracture
Bunion Deformity at the base of the big toe usually from wearing tight fitting shoes
Clawfoot/ Hammertoes
Scoliosis
Kyphosis
Lordosis