Post on 20-Jan-2016
Skeletal System DisordersBy: Ericka Jacobs 2A
Spina Bifida by: Lelani Birth defect that involves the incomplete
development of the spine. Signs-collection of fat, skin discoloration, abnormal
tuft of hair.
www.clinicalexams.co.uk
Scoliosis by: Samantha Abnormal curving of the spine. Signs-uneven shoulders and waist
www.yalemedicalgroup.org
Dislocations by: Laura A joint injury that forces the ends of your bones out
of positions Signs- swollen joints and the joint immovable
www.learningradiology.com
Blount’s disease by: Raegan A.k.a Tibia vara Growth disorder with the disorder in the tibia Signs- one or both legs goes inward, loss of
alignment, and arthritis can occur later on
orthoinfo.aaos.org
Osteonecrosis by: Brannen Blood doesn’t go to the bone and the blood
collapses Signs-pain in the joints and limping
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Fractures by: donte A medical term for a broken bone Signs-swelling, bruising, deformity
www.webmd.com
Talipes Equinovorous by: Zachary When the foot turns inward or downward Signs-one or both feet might be infected
nursingcrib.com
Osteomalacia by:Kruti Softening of bone due to lack of vitamin disease Signs-one fractures, muscle weakness
arthritis-support.wikispaces.com
Osteochondritis Dissecans by:Andru Chipped cartilage in the joints Signs-pain in physical activity, swelling, weakness
www.learningradiology.com
Osgood Schlatter’s Disease by: CJ Pain lump below the kneecap in kids during growth
period Signs-pain, swelling, tenderness
www.radpod.org
Paget’s Disease by: Noel Bones grow too large and weak Signs-pain, enlarged bones
www.endotext.org
Osteomyelitis by: Jessica Inflammation of the bone marrow Signs-bone pain, fever, chills
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Gout by: Jonathan Painful inflammation of certain joints Signs-pain in joints; fever; areas of gout are warm,
red, tender or swollen
siakhenn.tripod.com
Poliomyetitis by: Sean Viral disease that targets the nervous system Signs-stiff neck, red throat, abnormal reflexes,
vomiting
bigfigure.blogspot.com
Chondromalacia by: Taylor The abnormal softness of the cartilage in the
patella Sign-popping or cracking sounds when the knee is
flexed
catalog.nucleusinc.com
Rheumatoid Arthritis by: Kathy Chronic inflammatory disorder in the small joints Signs-Morning stiffness, chest pain, joint pain, dye
eyes and mouth
www.webmd.com
Leukemia by: Arinna Cancer of the blood cells Signs-fatigue, fever, weight loss, hyper-bleeding
www.theleukemia.org
Ewing’s Sarcoma by: Alexis Tumor that grows in the bone or soft tissue Signs-Fever, fatigue, loss of appetite
www.mayoclinic.com
Osteogenesis Imperfecta by: AshleyExtremely fragile bonesSigns-Bone fragility
www.nejm.net
Coxa Vara by: Alexis E.A deformity in which an inward curvature of
the hipSigns-stiffness, one leg may be shorter
www.clinicalexams.co.uk
Kyphosis by: JohnCurving of the spine that causes bowingSigns-fatigue, back pain, hunchback
appearance
www. orthoinfo.aaos.org
Lordosis by: ErickaAbnormal curvature of the spine in the
lumbar region.Signs-Back pain and discomfort, appearing
swayback, having a large back between the lower back and the floor
www. spineuniverse.com