Ch 2 - Diseases & Conditions Flashcards

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Ankylosis

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a stiff joint caused by adhesion or abnormal fusion of 2 bones into 1

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Osteoarthritis

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Cartilage degeneration from inflamed synovial fluid. Results from injury to a joint, made worse by increased forces (sports), weight bearing, etc.
End Stage = joint replacement
AKA - OA, Degenerative Joint Disease, or DJD/wear and tear arthritis.

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Rheumatoid Arthritis

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patients own immune system is causing inflammation in fluid

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Gout

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another autoimmune arthritis in which uric acid crystals are deposited into the joint

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Kyphosis

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accentuated thoracic curve (mostly occurs due to osteoporosis-chronic loss of bone density or calcium) (older patients only; treatment: exercise, diet, meds)

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Lordosis

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exaggerated lumbar curve (swayback)

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Myeloma

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Malignant tumor of the bone marrow (is cancerous)

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Ostealgia

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bone pain

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Osteomyelitis

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infection of bone and bone marrow (endogenous & exogenous; usually exogeneous)

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Osteosarcoma

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malignant tumor of the bone (is cancerous) (connective tissue)

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Scoliosis

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exaggerated or any later curve thoracic and lumbar spine (treatment: Harrington Rod Surgery)

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Subluxation

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malalignment of a joint

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