Epiphyseal plate

that are early walkers (less than one year). Classification: Langenskiold Classification provides both descriptive and prognostic guidelines. -Type I through IV consist of increasing medial metaphyseal beaking and sloping -Type V and VI have an epiphyseal-metaphyseal bony bridge /bar across physis). Radiographic findings suggestive of Blounts disease are: varus deformity localized at proximal tibia, severe deformity, asymmetric bowing, progressing deformity, sharp angular deformity,…

Endochondral Ossification All osteogenic tissue from the neck down is made by endochondral ossification, with the exception of the clavicles. The model that bone will eventually replace is composed of hyaline cartilage, the most common cartilage, this process tends to be more difficult than intramembranous ossification since all hyaline cartilage most be decomposed as bone tissue is created. Everything begins at the primary ossification center, which is located in the center of diaphysis of the…

Define the pathological condition, disease or syndrome. Osteomyelitis is an infection of the bone. This can be from externally introduced bacteria fungi, parasites and viruses, or from a pathogen introduced via the blood stream from an infection of another body system (McCance and Huether, 2014). The pathogen invades the bone and elicits the inflammatory response (McCance, and Huether, 2014). For bone tissue, this includes engorged vessels, active leukocytes, thrombosis of small blood…

After conducting some medical tests and evaluation, I talk to Mr. Jones, a husband’s patient who currently has surgical repair of her left femur. I told him that she had comminuted fracture of epiphyseal plate; it means in the region of bone growth in her left thigh has been broken into pieces due to the previous accident. Because the calcification in her bone is less than normal, which is called osteopenia; it made the fracture was even easier. In addition, she had injury in both syndesmoses,…

and AP views of the hands and feet (Lachman, Alanay, 2011). The best time to visualize abnormalities in the radiographs is when children are still young and their growth plates are still open. The first step is locating where the shortening is occurring in the spine or legs. The second step in identifying if there is epiphyseal, metaphyseal, or diaphyseal ossification. It should also be noted in the radiographic report is there are joint dislocations, bone age maturation, or abnormal…

According to Lasky, Tommy John surgery mends a damaged elbow ligament (1). Tommy John injuries are also known as ulnar collateral ligament (UCL). Tommy John injuries happen when a patient, frequently a baseball player, has recurring stress to the elbow. Baseball pitchers are more apt to get Tommy John injuries because of the repetitive motion of pitching the ball. Consequently, to become more informed on Tommy John surgery, there is a need to become familiar with the procedures, prognosis,…

One type of fracture only found in children and adolescents are fractures of the epiphysis or growth plates. According to orthoinfo.aaos.org, approximately 15% to 30% of childhood fractures are growth plate fractures due to the fact that the ends of the bone are the last portion to harden, making them more vulnerable. In reference to the forearm it is more often it is a fracture of the epiphyseal plate of the radius. This type of fracture requires prompt attention because if it isn't treated…

Osteosarcoma is an aggressive form of cancer that affects the bone growth locations in the body known as epiphyseal plate. Cancer occurs when the body’s cells being to divide at an astounding rate, but in the case of Osteogenic Sarcoma the cells are multiplying rapidly and creating a weak bone matrix replacing the healthy bone matrix. This disease affects young adults because bone growth is quicker in their bodies. It especially targets bones like the femur, tibia, humerus, but is not limited to…

in central precocious puberty is assuring normal adult height, oxandrolone has been injected in some patients to improve growth. Although the exact mechanism is still unclear, it is hypothesized that the drug has some positive effects on the growth plate. When combined with GnRH antagonist, it has been seen to improve adult height, when compared to just GnRH alone. Also, when GnRH antagonist and growth hormone (GH) are combined and used for treatment, improvement in adult height has been noted…

Ever since my dad was diagnosed with cancer, and I witnessed all that radiation therapists do to help cancer patients I have known that I wanted to be a radiation therapist. That was when I was a junior in high school and my desire to be a radiation therapist hasn’t changed since then. I took lifespan development because it was one of the recommended classes for the radiation therapy program. I had no idea what to expect from this class because I never took a psychology class before, but I am…