Disorders of Joints Flashcards
Inflammation of synovial bursa
Bursitis
Inflammation of the whole joint
Arthritis
Mild bacterial infection
Rheumatic Fever
Severe inflammation of small joints
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Inflammation of the fibrous connective tissue in a joint
Primary Firbrosis
Degenerative joint disease, occurs with advancing age
Osteoarthritis
Accumulation of uric acid crystals in the joint at the base of the large toe
Gout
Twisting or turning action tears ligaments associated with a joint
Sprain
Also referred as ruptured or herniated disk. Develops when the fibro-cartilagenous intervertabral disk protrudes or moves out of place
Slipped Disk
Temporary displaced bone from a joint caused by excessive strain on joint
Dislocation
Inflammation of the tissues of the gum
Gingivitis
Movement at a joint to a position well beyond the maximum normal extension of the joint
Hyperextension
When the head of the femur becomes displaced from the socket or acetabulum of the hib
Disolcated Hip