Bone Disorders

Question 1

Perthes disease

Answer 1

Perthes’ disease is a condition affecting the hip joint in children
Blood supply to head of femur is disrupted

Question 2

Describe the term “Slipped epiphysis”

Answer 2

The epiphysis and diaphysis of the femur has slipped out of their normal position to each other

Question 3

Rheumatoid arthritis

Answer 3

is a long-term condition that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints

Question 4

Osteoporosis

Answer 4

Bone become brittle and fragile,
Mineralised bone decreases in mass, until it reaches a point where it cant provide adequate support.
LOSS OF BOME MASS

Question 5

2 types of osteoporosis

Answer 5

Type 1&raquo_space; occurs in post menauposal women
Due to increased osteoclast number (associated with less estrogen)

type 2&raquo_space; occurs in elderly

Question 6

Osteoporosis risk factors

Answer 6

1) smoking
2) gender (women)
3) elderly
4) whites
5) decreased activity
6) insufficient calcium intake and reabsorption

Question 7

Osteomalacia

Answer 7

Bone become soft