joint disorders Flashcards
1
Q
osteoarthritis
A
inflammation in joint
from normal wear and tear
erosion of articular cartilage
2
Q
rheumatoid arthritis
A
caused by transient infection or autoimmune disorder
3
Q
lyme disease
A
bacterial infection caused by ticks
results in chronic arthritis
4
Q
gout
A
metabolic disorder
increased uric acid in the blood and deposition of urate crystals in joints and kidneys
5
Q
bunion
A
deformation in first metatarsal
often caused by ill fitting shoes
6
Q
chondromallacia pattelle
A
inflammation under the patella and softening of cartilage
common in young athletes
