Skeletal System Disorders April Cavero 4B

Paget’s Disease Paget’s disease is a disorder of the normal bone remodeling process Signs and symptoms: bone pain, headaches, hip pain, pressure on the nerves

Osteomalacia Osteomalacia is a disease that weakens the bones and make them easier to break Signs and symptoms: weak bones, bone pain, muscle weakness, hypocalcaemia

Osteomyelitis Osteomyelitis is a bone infection caused by bacteria and other germs Signs and symptoms: bone pain, fever, chills, excessive sweating

Osteopenia Bone condition where one loses bone density which leads to bone weakening and increased risk of fracture Signs and symptoms: bone fragility but no painful symptoms

Rheumatoid Arthritis A type of arthritis that leads to inflammation of the joints and surrounding tissues Signs and Symptoms: morning stiffness, chest pain, mouth and eyes are dried out

E Wing Sarcoma Malignant tumor especially of a long bone Signs and symptoms: pain, swelling, fever, bumps that won’t go away quickly

Poliomyelitis Inflammation of the motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord Signs and symptoms: headache, red throat, slight fever, abnormal reflexes, stiff neck

Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis Separation of the ball of the hip joint from the thigh bone Signs and symptoms: difficulty walking, knee pain, hip pain, outward turning leg

Osteonecrosis Destruction of and death of bone tissue Signs and symptoms: pain in joint, limited range in motion, groin pain, limp

Leukemia Cancer of the blood that result in high numbers of white blood cells in the bone marrow Signs and symptoms: fever, tiredness, feeling ill, weight loss

Osteo-genesis Imperfecta Condition causing really fragile bones Signs and symptoms: bone fragility, early hearing loss, spine curves, teeth and jaw problems

Osgood Shlatter Disease Pain in the knee Signs and symptoms: tight hamstrings, limping, area around knee is swollen

Talipes Equinouarus Congenital deformity of the foot Signs and symptoms: foot will turn inward and outward at birth, toes are pointed downward, affected foot or leg is smaller

Coxa Vera Deformity of the hip Signs and symptoms: stiffness, pain, difference in leg length, limp, difficulty walking

Spina Bifida Neural tube defect in which part of the spinal cord protrudes through the spinal column Signs and symptoms: dimples, birthmarks or hairy patch on back and swelling of spine or nerve damage

Calve Perthes Disease Affects the hip area where the thigh bone and pelvis meet and commonly effects young boys Signs and Symptoms: limping, pain, or stiffness in hip, limited range of motion in the hip joint

Osteochondritis Dissecans Joint condition when a piece of cartilage comes loose from the end of the bone and mostly occurs in young men Signs and symptoms: pain, joint popping and locking, joint weakness, decrease range in motion, swelling and tenderness

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