Disorders of the Skeleton. Fractures Any break in a bone.

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Disorders of the Skeleton

Transcript of Disorders of the Skeleton. Fractures Any break in a bone.

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