Chapter 7: Diseases and Conditions of the Musculoskeletal System: Etiology Flashcards

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What is the etiology of Fibromyalgia

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unknown; elevated levels of nerve growth factor and substance P

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What is the etiology of Lordosis

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excessive abdominal weight and mass

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What is the etiology of Kyphosis

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no specific cause and is believed to be developmental

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What is the etiology of Scoliosis

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Idiopathic; or genetic; deformities of vertebrae

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What is the etiology of Osteoarthritis

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unknown; generally with aging

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What is the etiology of Lyme Disease

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spirochete bacterium, transmitted to humans by a bite from a small tick

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What is the etiology of Bursitis

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continual or excessive friction between the bursae and the surrounding musculoskeletal tissues

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What is the etiology of Osteomyelitis

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Staphylococcus aureus bacteria; Streptococcus;

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What is the etiology of Gout

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inherited abnormality of metabolism; build up of uric acid in the tissues of body

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What is the etiology of Paget’s Disease (Osteitis Deformans)

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unknown cause; no idea what might cause it

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What is the etiology of Marfan’s Syndrome

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autosomal dominant; chromosome 15 disorder; affects protein, fibrillin important in connective tissue

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What is the etiology of Bone Tumors

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most common in adolescents; males more often; pelvis, ribs, hip, femur most affected

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What is the etiology of Muscle Tumors

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mostly benign; leiomyomas and rhabdomyomas;

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What is the etiology of Osteoporosis

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metabolic bone disease; imbalance between breakdown of old bone tissue and the manufacture of new bone

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What is the etiology of Osteomalacia and Rickets

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metabolic bone disorder resulting from a deficiency or ineffective use of vitamin D

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What is the etiology of Hallux Valgus (Bunion)

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rheumatoid arthritis association; flatfoot leads to it; great toe towards midline

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What is the etiology of Hallux Rigidus

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degeneration of MTP joint; bone spurs form and osteophytes

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What is the etiology of Hammer Toe

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congenital tendency; shoes that are too short and have pointed toes or high heels

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What is the etiology of Fractures

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force, external or internal, that disrupts the continuity of the bone causes a fracture

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What is the etiology of Strains and Sprains

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caused by acute trauma or cumulative trauma to muscle

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What is the etiology of Dislocations

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usually severe injury that exerts great enough to tear the joint ligaments

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What is the etiology of Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder)

A

inflammation of the capsule of the joint with secondary scarring

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What is the etiology of Severed Tendon

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injury or laceration to tendon; partial or completely

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What is the etiology of Shin Splints

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overuse and overpronation; tearing of tibialis anterior

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What is the etiology of Plantar Fasciitis (Calcaneal Spur)
when part of the inflexible fascia is repeatedly placed under tension
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What is the etiology of Ganglion
repetitve minor injuries; sign of arthritis; in joint capsule or in a tendon sheath
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What is the etiology of Torn Meniscus
sports related injuries
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What is the etiology of Rotator Cuff Tears
acute trauma; age, calcium deposits