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Homeostatic Imbalances of the Skeletal System Osteoarthritis
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I. Bone Fractures femur fracture clavicle fracture
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Radius fracture and dislocation of ulna Fracture of metacarpel
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humerus fracture
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fracture of humerus fracture of femur
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fracture of the radius Skull fracture
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II. Arthritis A. Osteoarthritis - Chronic degeneration of the cartilage due to wear and tear
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-often results in growth of extra bone tissue = bone spurs Osteoarthritis:
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Osteoarthritis of the hands
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B. Rheumatoid Arthritis 1) Autoimmune disease- immune system destroys cartilage 2) Scar tissue forms which ossifies, fusing bones 3) Can cause deformity and crippling
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
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III. Osteoporosis - A. Bone thinning disease that can lead to fractures, especially the spine and head of femur B. Risk factors: 1) poor diet - calcium, vit. D 2) lack of exercise 3) smoking 4) menopause 5) small build 6) genetics
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IV. Rickets -Bones fail to calcify -Due to lack of calcium and/or vitamin D -soft bones lead to bowed legs
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