Femur

Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a genetic disorder characterized by bones that break easily, often from little or no apparent cause. It is also known as brittle bone disease. OI can also cause many other problems such as weak muscles, brittle teeth, and hearing loss. About 20,000 to 50,000 people in the United States have OI. In this paper, I will cover the topics of etiology, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, treatment, and prevention (National Institute of Health). Etiology Osteogenesis…

Ardipithecus ramidus was around 4.4 mya. They were located in Ethiopia. Their appearances included a skull, teeth postcranial bones found. Although, they still have small brains. Their femur and pelvis made it possible for bipedalism. The shape of their body gives it a helpfully way for them to be bipedal. The centrally placed foramen magnum allows for them to stand a bit straight. Also, the pelvis was bowl shaped and there was a show of lumbar lordosis. Although, they still had longer arms…

“Mr. Sanchez was involved in an accident,” explained Dr. Calvo, I finally read his badge, “he has a broken hip and femur.” My mother, with a cracking voice, responded “Podra el caminar denuevo, que tratamiento hay para este tipo de fractura?” The words that my mother said just kept repeating in my head, “Will he ever walk again.” My father was still in a coma, he didn’t…

She was a nurse working in the pediatric department at the time I had broken my femur. She made sure I received the best care I had possible. She became a great friend with my parents as well as a great friend to me. She mentored me through my nursing education and told me terrific stories about her nursing career. As we began to grow…

A time in high school, I thought I had cavities and went to see the dentist. It was my first ever visit to the dentist and I was quite apprehensive about it. During my consultation, the dentist who had asked for an x ray of my molars explained to me that I did not have cavities. She also showed me my wisdom teeth in the x ray, which were still in development explaining that I may have to extract them because they were inclined towards my second molars. Despite the mention of a probable…

Micro-fracture consolidation can be treated with bone remodeling, and the adaptation of skeleton is applied to “calcium homeostasis” and to mechanical use. The bone remodeling involves the bone resorption regarding to osteoclasts and bone formation relating to osteoblasts. Regular bone-related diseases including “bone-metastasized cancers”, Paget’s disease, multiple myeloma, and osteoporosis are caused by the disproportion between the resorption and formation processes. The increased…

pain and sometimes death. The most common types of fractured due to osteoporosis are hip and vertebral fractures .Hip fractures are more common in elderly people which result in reduced mobility and chronic pain. They often occur at the neck of the femur which is the weakest part of the thigh bone at the end of the socket joint. Vertebral fractures are a lot more serious if they occur and they have the greatest impaction on one’s health and wellbeing. They can lead to immobility, severe chronic…

distinction of and variation with Homo sapiens across the world in the late twentieth century. Since the emergence of life men have discussed palaeoanthropology and theories regarding the heritage of pre-existing Homo sapiens. It was believed that there were two different theories to the migration, whether or not they are true or just myths. One follows the concept of multiregional continuity and the other that suggests a single origin for modern humans. ’The ‘Out of Africa’ theory believed that…

better, so we went to the doctor. He said it was fine and sent me home. It was about five months after my accident when I finally went back to the E.R. saying something was really wrong. Well, come to find out, I was walking around on a fractured femur, a torn meniscus disc, and my kneecap on the side of my knee. I went in fo0r surgery and they fixed everything and now I’m as good as…

congenital, neoplastic, metabolic, toxic and degenerative. Congenital or genetic diseases are diseases from birth. An example of this disease is hip dysplasia is an abnormal formation of the hip joint seen in mammals but commonly in dogs. The ball of the femur cannot fit properly into the hip socket. Some breeds are more likely to genetically inherit hip dysplasia examples include breeds like the German Sheppard, St Bernard, Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, Labrador retriever, and Old English…