1. Disorders of the Skeleton

2. Fractures  Any break in a bone

3. Osteoporosis  A condition of porous bones Osteoclasts out work osteoblasts

4. Rickets and Osteomalacia  Bone calcification fails Rickets – children Osteomalacia - adults

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. Hip Fracture

8. Bunion  Deformity at the base of the big toe usually from wearing tight fitting shoes

9. Clawfoot/ Hammertoes

10. Scoliosis

11. Kyphosis

12. Lordosis