skeletal system diseases & abnormal conditions. arthritis inflammation of the joints 2 types –...
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Skeletal System
Diseases & Abnormal
Conditions
Arthritis
• Inflammation of the joints
• 2 Types – Osteoarthritis / Rheumatoid
Arthritis (cont.)
• Cause = aging process (OA), autoimmune disease (RA)
• S&S = joint pain, stiffness, limited ROM
• Tx = No cure – anti inflammatory meds, exercises, steroids, heat/cold
Bursitis
• Inflammation of the bursae sac (surrounds joints)
Bursitis (cont)
• Cause = Trauma to fluid filled sac / overuse of joint (hip, knee, shoulder, elbow)
Bursitis (cont)
• S&S = Severe pain, limited ROM, Fluid accumulation
• Tx = Pain meds, steroids, rest, aspirating the joint (removing fluid)
Osteomyelitis
• Inflammation of the bone (usually caused by bacterial infection)
Osteomyelitis
• S&S – pain / swelling at the site, chills, & fever
• Tx - Antibiotics
Osteoporosis
• Softening of the bones
• Caused by decrease of estrogen (in women), lack of calcium
• Bones become porous and brittle
Osteoporosis
• S&S – Spontaneous fracture
Ruptured Disk
• Also called herniated disk / slipped disk
• Most common site – lumbar area
Ruptured Disk
• S&S – pain, muscle spasm, numbness, impaired movement
• Tx – Rest, massage therapy, physical therapy, chiropractic treatment
• Severe cases require surgery
Abnormal Curvature of the Spine
• Causes – birth defect, malnutrition, degeneration on the vertebrae
• Tx – Physical exercise, braces, surgery
Types of Curvature
• Kyphosis – bowing of the back
• Scoliosis – side to side curvature
• Lordosis – abnormal inward curvature