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    Back Pain Care Plan

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    Acute back pain Introduction: Low back pain is a universal human experience -- almost everyone has it at some point. The lower back, which starts below the ribcage, is called the lumbar region. Pain here can be intense and is one of the top causes of missed work. Fortunately, low back pain often gets better on its own. When it doesn't, there are effective treatments Definition: lumbosacral region accompanied by contraction of the paraspinal muscles hence the expression muscles sprain or strain .…

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    Case Study Osteomyelitis

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    therapy. Estrogen helps preserve bone mass by inhibiting bone dissolving action of the osteoclast. However, Susan is also active and exercises regularly, so she is less likely to have osteoporosis. Other factors such as bone cancer could have led to the weakening of her bones. 2.) If Susan had bone cancer, the CT scan would reveal the presence of a tumor. The densitometry scan would also show a change in the density of the bone due to cancer. 3.) Vitamin D helps the bones to absorb more…

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    Osteoporosis is also known as the thinning of bones. The medical definition is a disease which weaken the bones overtime.Osteoporosis can happen to anyone but many women are at a higher risk than men.;Especially women who are just getting through their menopause stage.Osteoporosis affects the body in many ways. For instance the bones are weak so you need to find ways to stay healthy and take care of yourself. It can be really easy to break a bone.Spinal problems is a huge issue when it comes to…

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    explained to me that bone requires a good blood supply and circulation to keep it healthy. Several factors contribute. Cavitations can happen naturally. The third molars (wisdom teeth) are an example. When the tooth erupts the jawbone around it dissolves to allow the tooth to surface. If the tooth is impacted, the bone will sometimes die and become infected. Due to the design of the channel for blood flow; the infection can actually block the blood supply from getting through. Bone marrow edema…

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    is John Merrick, commonly known as the elephant man. The condition is rare only about a hundred people have it today. It is still something to worry about when you have a child. Proteus syndrome is the overgrowth of bones, skin, and tissue. It is caused by a mutation in the gene called AKT1.The organs grow out of proportion making the person heavier. The growth on the left and the right side grows differently than each other. So on the right your arm…

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    Scheuermann’s disease is a condition that results in the “narrowing of the anterior portion of the vertebral body” and causes the appearance if a wedge-shaped vertebrae (Cuppett). The disease is commonly seen affecting the thoracic and thoracolumbar spine of adolescents (Cuppett). Core-strengthening and trunk stabilization exercises are commonly recommended, yet highly controversial, methods of treatment for this disease. Many healthcare professionals believe that such exercises are futile since…

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    Osteoporosis is a type of bone condition in which it becomes less dense and more fragile or porous. Bones are composed of Ca, protein and collagen which give the strength the bone need to support body mass; The most common areas to fracture are the ribs, hips, spine, and wrists. Gender (Female is most common), race, body frame, exercise, diet, hormones, alcohol consumption, smoking, and family history are all high-risk factors in which an individual can be affected with this type of condition.…

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    P1 Skeletal System

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    Types of Bones According to the shapes of the bones and their structure, bones can be classified accordingly. The main 5 types of bones (in terms of their shape) are listed together with brief descriptions and examples of each. 1. Long Bones 2. Short Bones 3. Flat Bones 4. Irregular Bones 5. Sesamoid Bones Bone types (Classified by shape) Description Example(s) 1. Long Bones "Long bones" are longer than they are wide. They consist of a shaft and are generally curved. • Femur (leg bone) •…

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    Osteoporosis Case Study

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    rate of new bone made does not match the levels of bone being broken down. The condition is caused by a range of factors in which effects the levels of new bones made. There are a range of factors that cause Osteoporosis, these are Estrogen: If the level of estrogen drops then bone loss accelerates and can lead to Osteoporosis. Having both ovaries removed in a process known as bilateral oophorectomy, results in low bone density. In the case of males, testosterone is converted to bone-preserving…

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    A resident at a nursing facility states that she experiences pain that occurs with walking and subsides with rest. Upon admission, the 78 year-old presented with bone overgrowth in her knees and fingers. The physician diagnosed the woman with osteoarthritis (OA). Osteoarthritis, or degenerative joint disease, is considered one of the most globally prevalent rheumatoid disorders (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 2014a). This specific type of arthritis is an asymmetric,…

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