Chapter 7: Diseases and Conditions of the Musculoskeletal System: Etiology Flashcards
What is the etiology of Fibromyalgia
unknown; elevated levels of nerve growth factor and substance P
What is the etiology of Lordosis
excessive abdominal weight and mass
What is the etiology of Kyphosis
no specific cause and is believed to be developmental
What is the etiology of Scoliosis
Idiopathic; or genetic; deformities of vertebrae
What is the etiology of Osteoarthritis
unknown; generally with aging
What is the etiology of Lyme Disease
spirochete bacterium, transmitted to humans by a bite from a small tick
What is the etiology of Bursitis
continual or excessive friction between the bursae and the surrounding musculoskeletal tissues
What is the etiology of Osteomyelitis
Staphylococcus aureus bacteria; Streptococcus;
What is the etiology of Gout
inherited abnormality of metabolism; build up of uric acid in the tissues of body
What is the etiology of Paget’s Disease (Osteitis Deformans)
unknown cause; no idea what might cause it
What is the etiology of Marfan’s Syndrome
autosomal dominant; chromosome 15 disorder; affects protein, fibrillin important in connective tissue
What is the etiology of Bone Tumors
most common in adolescents; males more often; pelvis, ribs, hip, femur most affected
What is the etiology of Muscle Tumors
mostly benign; leiomyomas and rhabdomyomas;
What is the etiology of Osteoporosis
metabolic bone disease; imbalance between breakdown of old bone tissue and the manufacture of new bone
What is the etiology of Osteomalacia and Rickets
metabolic bone disorder resulting from a deficiency or ineffective use of vitamin D
What is the etiology of Hallux Valgus (Bunion)
rheumatoid arthritis association; flatfoot leads to it; great toe towards midline
What is the etiology of Hallux Rigidus
degeneration of MTP joint; bone spurs form and osteophytes
What is the etiology of Hammer Toe
congenital tendency; shoes that are too short and have pointed toes or high heels
What is the etiology of Fractures
force, external or internal, that disrupts the continuity of the bone causes a fracture
What is the etiology of Strains and Sprains
caused by acute trauma or cumulative trauma to muscle
What is the etiology of Dislocations
usually severe injury that exerts great enough to tear the joint ligaments
What is the etiology of Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder)
inflammation of the capsule of the joint with secondary scarring
What is the etiology of Severed Tendon
injury or laceration to tendon; partial or completely
What is the etiology of Shin Splints
overuse and overpronation; tearing of tibialis anterior
What is the etiology of Plantar Fasciitis (Calcaneal Spur)
when part of the inflexible fascia is repeatedly placed under tension
What is the etiology of Ganglion
repetitve minor injuries; sign of arthritis; in joint capsule or in a tendon sheath
What is the etiology of Torn Meniscus
sports related injuries
What is the etiology of Rotator Cuff Tears
acute trauma; age, calcium deposits
