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The Difference Between the Bones of Children and Adults Children go through several stages of growth before they finally reach adulthood, and their bones change along with them. As babies, their bones are softer and more flexible, so that they can bend some to be able to pass through their mother's birth canal. Then, as they grow older, they firm up considerably, but still stay softer than an adults. Children also have a difference in their growth plates that are at each end of their bones.…

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…

Paget’s disease of bone is a rather uncommon condition that effects less that 1% of the population of the United States, often presenting with no symptoms or discomfort what so ever. It isn’t known what specifically causes this disease, but it is speculated that heredity plays a big part. Paget’s disease of bone is typically pretty manageable when symptoms do present themselves with a variety of pharmaceutical remedies. Paget’s Disease of Bone Paget’s disease of bone is basically…

Jergens Natural Glow Instant Sun As someone who has always felt the need to be tanned (because it makes me feel better about myself) I've tried a lot of different methods... 1. Natural sun: baby oil, olive oil, no oil then shower then put oil on to lock the sun in, beer, reflective sheet, laying by water, floating in water, some SPF, no SPF, etc 2. Tanning beds: cheap tanning lotions, expensive lotions, no lotion, those that tingle, those that don't, mixing up to 7 different lotions because…

Introduction Spinal stenosis happens when the open spaces between the bones of your spine (vertebrae) get smaller (narrow). It is caused by bone pushing into the open spaces of your spine. This puts pressure on your spine and the nerves in your spine. Treatment often focuses on managing any pain and symptoms. In some cases, surgery may be needed. Follow these instructions at home: Rest and protect your back as much as possible. Change positions when you sit, stand, and lie. This can help take…

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,…

The sternoclavicular (or SC for short) joint is a synovial joint located in the shoulder girdle. It is a shallow saddle with articulated disc, with a functional classification of diarthrosis. The SC joint has multi-axial movement, allowing the clavicle to move on all planes. It is a strong joint well protected by a supporting network of ligaments. Problems most commonly found in this joint are Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, and Gout. Osteoarthritis (OA) is most often considered to…

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…

Bone is a common site of metastases for many primarily malignant tumors, being the third location after liver and lung [5]. Bone metastases are a major clinical concern as they can deteriorate the bone structure causing pathological fractures, vertebral/spinal instability, severe pain, spinal cord compression, functional impairment and increased mortality. The vertebral column being the most frequent site of bone metastasis and one of the major organs in human body strongly correlated to neural…