Ch 2 - Diseases & Conditions

Question 1

Ankylosis

Answer 1

a stiff joint caused by adhesion or abnormal fusion of 2 bones into 1

Question 2

Osteoarthritis

Answer 2

Cartilage degeneration from inflamed synovial fluid. Results from injury to a joint, made worse by increased forces (sports), weight bearing, etc.
End Stage = joint replacement
AKA - OA, Degenerative Joint Disease, or DJD/wear and tear arthritis.

Question 3

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Answer 3

patients own immune system is causing inflammation in fluid

Question 4

Gout

Answer 4

another autoimmune arthritis in which uric acid crystals are deposited into the joint

Question 5

Kyphosis

Answer 5

accentuated thoracic curve (mostly occurs due to osteoporosis-chronic loss of bone density or calcium) (older patients only; treatment: exercise, diet, meds)

Question 6

Lordosis

Answer 6

exaggerated lumbar curve (swayback)

Question 7

Myeloma

Answer 7

Malignant tumor of the bone marrow (is cancerous)

Question 8

Ostealgia

Answer 8

bone pain

Question 9

Osteomyelitis

Answer 9

infection of bone and bone marrow (endogenous & exogenous; usually exogeneous)

Question 10

Osteosarcoma

Answer 10

malignant tumor of the bone (is cancerous) (connective tissue)

Question 11

Scoliosis

Answer 11

exaggerated or any later curve thoracic and lumbar spine (treatment: Harrington Rod Surgery)

Question 12

Subluxation

Answer 12

malalignment of a joint