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Skeletal Disorders

Skeletal disorders encompass a range of conditions affecting bones and joints, often impacting mobility and quality of life. This overview highlights various disorders such as Spina Bifida, Scoliosis, and Osteogenesis Imperfecta, detailing their causes, signs, and implications. Understanding these disorders is crucial for early diagnosis and effective management. Key symptoms may include joint pain, abnormal curvature of the spine, bone fragility, and more. Stay informed about these skeletal conditions to enhance awareness and encourage proactive healthcare.

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Skeletal Disorders

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  1. Skeletal Disorders Noel Miller

  2. Spina Bifida • Leilani • Birth defect causes incomplete development of the spine. • Signs- malnourishment, not enough folic acid. • cdc.gov

  3. Scoliosis • Samantha • Abnormal curving of the spine • One shoulder higher than the other • Childrenshospital.org

  4. Dislocations • Laura • Joint injury that forces bone out of position • Signs- Swollen joints, pain • Gentili.net

  5. Blount’s disease • Raegan • Growth disorder of the tibia • Signs- rapidly gets worse • Gfmer.ch

  6. Osteonecrosis • Brannen • Bone dies because it doesn’t get enough blood. • Signs- Pain, limping • Joaas.org

  7. Fractures • Donte • Broken bone • Signs- swelling, deformities • Learningradiology.org

  8. TalipesEquinovavus • Zach • Bone turns inward and downward • Signs- One calf muscle may seem smaller • En.wikipedia.org

  9. Osteomalacia • Kruti • Shattering of the bone b/c of a lack in VitaminD • Signs- Bone fractures, numbness • Doctorgates.blogspot.com

  10. OsteochondritisDissecans • Andrew • Splitting of cartilage into a joint • Signs-pain, weakness, swelling • Orthogates.org

  11. Lordosis • Ericka • Abnormal curvature of the lumbar spine • Signs- Back pain, appearing swayback • Healthtap.com

  12. Osgood Sclatter’s Disease • CJ • Painful lump beneath the kneecap • Signs- Lump under the knee • En.wikipedia.org

  13. Osteomyelitis • Jessica • Inflammation of the bone marrow • Signs- Bone pain, fever, chills • Caribbean.scielo.org

  14. Gout • John M. • Inflammation of certain joints • Signs- Pain in joints, fever, area warm, red and tender. • Tumblr.com

  15. Poliomyelitis • Sean • Viral disease that attacks the nervous system • Signs- Stiffness, abnormal reflexes • En.wikipedia.org

  16. Chondromalacia • Taylor • Abnormal softening of the cartilage in the patella • Signs- pain, popping or cracking sound • Theknee.com

  17. Rheumatoid Arthritis • Kathy • Inflammation of small joints in the body • Signs- Chest pain, dry eyes and mouth, trouble sleeping • Medicalnewstoday.com

  18. Leukimia • Arianna • Cancer of the blood cells, weakened immune system • Signs- Frequent infections, fatigue • En.wikipedia.org

  19. Ewing’s Sarcoma • Alexis G. • Cancer of the bone or tissues around the bone • Signs- Pain, swelling, loss of appetite • Sarcoma.org

  20. OsteogenesisImperfecta • Ashley • Extremely fragile bones; congenital • Signs- bone fragility, triangle shaped face, blue sclera • Humpath.com

  21. CoxaVara • Alexis E. • Deformity of the inward curvature of the hip • Signs- pain, stiffness, limping • En.wikipedia.org

  22. Kyphosis • John C. • Curving of the spine that causes hunchback • Signs- difficulty breathing, fatigue. • Umm.edu

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