Skeletal System Disorders By: Ericka Jacobs 2A

Spina Bifida by: Lelani Birth defect that involves the incomplete development of the spine. Signs-collection of fat, skin discoloration, abnormal tuft of hair.

Scoliosis by: Samantha Abnormal curving of the spine. Signs-uneven shoulders and waist

Dislocations by: Laura A joint injury that forces the ends of your bones out of positions Signs- swollen joints and the joint immovable

Blount’s disease by: Raegan A.k.a Tibia vara Growth disorder with the disorder in the tibia Signs- one or both legs goes inward, loss of alignment, and arthritis can occur later on orthoinfo.aaos.org

Osteonecrosis by: Brannen Blood doesn’t go to the bone and the blood collapses Signs-pain in the joints and limping

Fractures by: donte A medical term for a broken bone Signs-swelling, bruising, deformity

Talipes Equinovorous by: Zachary When the foot turns inward or downward Signs-one or both feet might be infected nursingcrib.com

Osteomalacia by:Kruti Softening of bone due to lack of vitamin disease Signs-one fractures, muscle weakness arthritis-support.wikispaces.com

Osteochondritis Dissecans by:Andru Chipped cartilage in the joints Signs-pain in physical activity, swelling, weakness

Osgood Schlatter’s Disease by: CJ Pain lump below the kneecap in kids during growth period Signs-pain, swelling, tenderness

Paget’s Disease by: Noel Bones grow too large and weak Signs-pain, enlarged bones

Osteomyelitis by: Jessica Inflammation of the bone marrow Signs-bone pain, fever, chills

Gout by: Jonathan Painful inflammation of certain joints Signs-pain in joints; fever; areas of gout are warm, red, tender or swollen siakhenn.tripod.com

Poliomyetitis by: Sean Viral disease that targets the nervous system Signs-stiff neck, red throat, abnormal reflexes, vomiting bigfigure.blogspot.com

Chondromalacia by: Taylor The abnormal softness of the cartilage in the patella Sign-popping or cracking sounds when the knee is flexed catalog.nucleusinc.com

Rheumatoid Arthritis by: Kathy Chronic inflammatory disorder in the small joints Signs-Morning stiffness, chest pain, joint pain, dye eyes and mouth

Leukemia by: Arinna Cancer of the blood cells Signs-fatigue, fever, weight loss, hyper-bleeding

Ewing’s Sarcoma by: Alexis Tumor that grows in the bone or soft tissue Signs-Fever, fatigue, loss of appetite

Osteogenesis Imperfecta by: Ashley Extremely fragile bones Signs-Bone fragility

Coxa Vara by: Alexis E. A deformity in which an inward curvature of the hip Signs-stiffness, one leg may be shorter

Kyphosis by: John Curving of the spine that causes bowing Signs-fatigue, back pain, hunchback appearance www. orthoinfo.aaos.org

Lordosis by: Ericka Abnormal curvature of the spine in the lumbar region. Signs-Back pain and discomfort, appearing swayback, having a large back between the lower back and the floor www. spineuniverse.com