Skeletal deformation may be hereditary (e.g., arthritis), may be hormonal (e.g., osteoporosis), or may be due to nutritional deficiency (e.g., osteomalacia and rickets). This topic describes slipped disc, spondylosis, sciatica, and arthritis.
Definition
Disorders of Skeleton: Skeletal deformation may be hereditary e.g., arthritis may be hormonal e.g., osteoporosis or may be due to nutritional deficiency e.g., osteomalacia and rickets.
Main Idea
Skeletal deformation may be hereditary.
It may be hormonal.
It may be due to nutritional deficiency.
Common disorders of the skeleton include:
Core Concept
Slipped disc = herniation of intervertebral disc
Spondylosis = immobility and fusion of vertebral joint
Sciatica = pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling in the leg
Arthritis = inflammation of joints
Osteoarthritis = progressive disease; articular cartilages soften and disintegrate
Rheumatoid arthritis = autoimmune disorder
Gouty arthritis = metabolic disorder; uric acid crystals in joints
Osteoporosis = reduced bone mass; increased risk of fracture
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