DISORDERS OF BONES
OSTEOPOROSIS:: it is an absolute decrease in bone tissue mass where the bone becomes progressively porous and decalcified however the remaining part of the bone appears morphologically normal
ostemalacia::
It is a disease of the bones found in adults called adult rickets identical with infant ricket it arises as a result of vitamin D and calcium deficiency in adults the disease is more common in females with multiple pregnancies due to calcium drain
osteomyelitis::
it is the infection of the bone or bone marrow producing suppuration
periostitis::
inflammation of the membrane surrounding the bone
osteoma:
it is a tumour of bony tissue
myeloma::
a rare fatal disease characterised by multiple tumours in bones or its marrow
fracture :;
it is a break in the continuity of a bone it is due to some trauma and is very painful
achondroplasia:;
it is a congenital disease characterised by shortness of long bones with tender in hands and a large head
kyphosis(hump back)::
it is the exessive curvature of thoracic region of the vertebral column
lordosis::
it is the excessive convex curvature forward in the lumbar region of the vertebral column
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