Disorders

Question 1

Rheumatism

Answer 1

Any painful disorder of the supporting structures of the body- bones, ligaments, tendons, muscles- that is not caused by injury.

Question 2

Arthritis

Answer 2

Form of rheumatism in which the joints are swollen, stiff, and painful.

Question 3

Osteoarthritis

Answer 3

Degenerative joint disease in which joint cartilage is gradually lost.

Question 4

Rheumatoid arthritis

Answer 4

Autoimmune disease in which immune system of body attacks its own tissues-its own cartilage and joint linings.

Question 5

Gout

Answer 5

When excessive amounts of Uric acid is produced or when excretion is not normal and there’s buildup in the blood. Can cause fused bones. Very painful

Question 6

Lyme disease

Answer 6

Bacteria that causes joint stiffness, fever, rash. Can be caused by tick bite

Question 7

Sprain

Answer 7

Forcible wrenching or twisting of a joint that stretches or tears ligaments but does not dislocate the bone.

Can be treated with PRICE. 
Protection
Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation

Question 8

Strain

Answer 8

Stretched or partially torn muscle or muscle and tendon.

Question 9

Tenosynovitis

Answer 9

Inflammation of tendons, tendon sheaths, and synovial membranes surrounding certain joints.

Question 10

Dislocation

Answer 10

Displacement of a bone from joint with tearing of ligaments, tendons, and Articular capsules