Skeletal Issues Flashcards
1
Q
What is Osteoporosis?
A
Decrease in bone mass typically with increased susceptibility to bone fracture. Typically caused to decreased estrogen levels. Estrogen helps maintain bone tissue by stimulating osteoblasts to form new bone.
2
Q
What is Paget’s disease?
A
Irregular thickening and thinning of bones.
3
Q
What is Spina Bifida?
A
Congenital defect where posterior vertebral rich in which the laziness do not unite in the midline. If the condition does not involve a herniation of the meninges than treatment is not required.
