Skeletal system

Osteopenia disease is a bone condition in which is characterized by a low density of bones, in which leads to bone weakening and an increased risk of breaking a bone (fracture). Osteopenia and osteoporosis are two related conditions. As saying this the difference between osteopenia and osteoporosis is that in osteopenia the bone loss is not as severe as the osteoporosis disease. This means that someone with osteopenia is more likely to fracture their bone than someone with a normal bone density,…

Firstly, I will assess if Mrs. Runningbird has a pain or discomfort by asking: Do you have any pain or discomfort in your muscles, bones, or joints? Where is it located? What does it feel like? Pain can result from bone, muscle, or joint problems. Bone pain is not usually associated with movement unless there is a fracture, but muscle pain is. Current or recent illness can cause muscle aches. Bone pain is deep, dull, and throbbing; muscle pain takes the form of cramping or soreness (Jenson,…

Facts Osteoporosis is a condition that makes the bones thinner and easily to be broken or shattered due to loss of calcium. This puts people at a risk of bone fractures especially of the hips, spinal vertebrae, and wrist. Both men and women are affected, but it is more common in women than men. Over 40 million people have osteoporosis and are at a higher risk because of low calcium according to the National Institute of Health. There are four types of osteoporosis, but the main type is the…

INTRODUCTION Osteoarthritis is a disease, which results from mechanical and biological events that destabilize the normal processes of degradation and synthesis of articular cartilage chondrocytes, extracellular matrix, and subchondral bone. These changes include increased water content, decreased proteoglycan content, and altered collagen matrix, all leading to the deterioration of articular cartilage. Osteoarthritis can be classified into primary and secondary types Primary osteoarthritis…

The most common bone tumors of the foot and ankle are osseous and cartilaginous lesions, including enchondromas, osteochondromas, and chondromyxoid fibromas [1]. Giant cell tumors (GCT), chondroblastomas, osteoid osteomas, and osteoblastomas also occur. Non-neoplastic conditions include intraosseous lipomas, simple (unicameral) bone cysts, and aneurysmal bone cysts [2]. GCT, also known as osteoclastomas, are fairly common bone tumors, accounting for 5% of all primary bone tumors. They are benign…

Osteogenesis and the stages of bone development The early stages of bone development. Osteogenesis, also known as ossification, is the process in which bone forms. In the early stages, the ‘skeleton’ is made up of loose fibrous connective tissue membranes and hyaline cartilage, and are already in the shape of bones, these are the site where ossification will begin. This provides the foundation for subsequent ossification, starting in the 6th or 7th week of embryonic development. They will…

No human could function without the osteoblast cell. The responsibilities of the osteoblast include both the mineralization and synthesis of bone. The large cell carries out these jobs throughout the first formation of the bone and then later the remodeling of bone. Osteoblasts have one nucleus and works in teams to build bones and can be found either on the top or next to bone. Out of all three bone forming cell types, osteoblasts are the ones that produce the organic material that makes up…

Everyone needs a break once in a while but not when it comes to your bones. The older a person becomes the greater the chances are that broken bones will become a reality. As we age the changes in our diet along with the hormonal changes in our bodies causes our bones to become brittle. They are less able to handle the stress of a fall or other traumatic event we may sometimes find ourselves in. Even though most people do their best to take care of themselves often we find that may not be enough…

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…

Osteoporosis is a disease linked to weak bones. It effects around 54 million Americans daily (Learn What Osteoporosis Is and What It’s Caused By, 2017). While anyone may be diagnosed with osteoporosis it is more common in the elderly and women. Osteoporosis involves the bones of the body. Bone has two types of tissue, cortical bone and trabecular bone. Osteoporosis typically affects the trabecular bone mostly because it regenerates more quickly than cortical bone, and osteoporosis interrupts…