Michael Orr
Professor Shuler
Brittle Bone Disease
September 22, 2014
Brittle Bone Disease
Have you ever experienced an accident that resulted in a broken bone? Maybe you fell roller skating or were in an automobile accident. If you answered yes, then you know how painful it can be. Breaking a bone is not only painful, but can also be troublesome and life changing. Breaking a bone can cause one to have restricted range of motion and movement. Each bone in the skeletal system serves a specific purpose. Bones in the skeletal system are slightly flexible and are constructed to absorb weight and shock from various amounts of impact. Knowing this one can see how much force it takes to break a bone. There are several conditions that effect the …show more content…
According to orthopedics expert Johnathan Cluett (2014), “brittle bone disease causes a defect in the production of a protein called collagen.” The production of this protein is important because it helps in the developing of bones.
Brittle bone disease is a genetic disease caused from a mutation in the genetic material. It is most commonly passed from an individual who is a dominate carrier. If an individual is a dominate carrier, then the chances of getting the disease is relatively high. According to Johnathan Cluett (2014) it is possible that one can be affected from brittle bone disease if neither parent carriers the dominate trait. It is not common that an individual is affected from the recessive trait, but there has been some instances of this.
Now let’s look at the difficulties and challenges brought by brittle bone disease. Brittle bone disease goes farther than weakening bones. It affects the bones shape thus affecting the structure which can weaken frame support. This prevents the skeletal system from performing its functions of protection and movement. Johnathan Cluett (2014) stated that individuals with brittle bone disease have “bone fragility, short stature, scoliosis, tooth defects, hearing deficits, bluish sclera, and loose ligaments.” It seems strange that one who had a bone disease would have bluish sclera or even loose ligaments. However, remember it is caused by defect in the production of a protein called collagen which is also found many other areas of the
Professor Shuler
Brittle Bone Disease
September 22, 2014
Brittle Bone Disease
Have you ever experienced an accident that resulted in a broken bone? Maybe you fell roller skating or were in an automobile accident. If you answered yes, then you know how painful it can be. Breaking a bone is not only painful, but can also be troublesome and life changing. Breaking a bone can cause one to have restricted range of motion and movement. Each bone in the skeletal system serves a specific purpose. Bones in the skeletal system are slightly flexible and are constructed to absorb weight and shock from various amounts of impact. Knowing this one can see how much force it takes to break a bone. There are several conditions that effect the …show more content…
According to orthopedics expert Johnathan Cluett (2014), “brittle bone disease causes a defect in the production of a protein called collagen.” The production of this protein is important because it helps in the developing of bones.
Brittle bone disease is a genetic disease caused from a mutation in the genetic material. It is most commonly passed from an individual who is a dominate carrier. If an individual is a dominate carrier, then the chances of getting the disease is relatively high. According to Johnathan Cluett (2014) it is possible that one can be affected from brittle bone disease if neither parent carriers the dominate trait. It is not common that an individual is affected from the recessive trait, but there has been some instances of this.
Now let’s look at the difficulties and challenges brought by brittle bone disease. Brittle bone disease goes farther than weakening bones. It affects the bones shape thus affecting the structure which can weaken frame support. This prevents the skeletal system from performing its functions of protection and movement. Johnathan Cluett (2014) stated that individuals with brittle bone disease have “bone fragility, short stature, scoliosis, tooth defects, hearing deficits, bluish sclera, and loose ligaments.” It seems strange that one who had a bone disease would have bluish sclera or even loose ligaments. However, remember it is caused by defect in the production of a protein called collagen which is also found many other areas of the