Bone and Joint Diseases

Choose three of the diseases of the skeletal system and write a 1 page description on each. Be sure to include information such as symptoms, causes, prognosis, treatment, and whatever else you can find. Can the condition be corrected or prevented? Please include your references: name of source and page number. (Additional diseases may be completed for extra credit.)

A. Osteomyelitis

B. Osteoporosis

C. Osteochondrosis

D. Osteitis deformans

E. Hammer toe and Hallax vagus

F. Herniated disk

G. Scoliosis

H. Spina bifida

I. Congenital hip dysplasia

J. Clubfoot

K. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

L. Bursitis

M. Epicondylitis (tennis elbow)

N. Achilles tendon contracture

O. Septic arthritis

P. Gout

Q. Neurogenic arthropathy

R. Osteoarthritis

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