Muscoskeletal Diseases

Autoimmune disease that includes chronic pain and stiffness of the spine.

Chronic rheumatoid inflammatory disease of the vertebrae and the joints beween the spine and pelvis

Inflammation of tendons

A metabolic disorder of the joint, and is characterized by hyperuricemia urate deposits. More common in males

Injury to a ligament that gradually heals, though the healing may take months

Infection, trauma, overuse, rheumatoid arthritis, and gout

Inflammation of the bursa

Results from a deterioration of cartilage and overgrowth of bone due to wear and tear on the joint

An autoimmune disorder that affects the small joints of the hand, wrists, and feet by the body seeing the joints as foreign and makes antibodies to destroy parts of the joint

Inflammation of bone marrow, bone tissue, and periosteum caused by infection

Lack of vitamin D or calcium

Term for osteomalacia in children and is reversible with treatment

Soft bones, a waddling gait, and chronic fatigue

Softening of bones, the adult equivalent of rickets

Hormonal changes, lack of vitamin D, inactivity, prolonged use of steroids and heparin

Decreased bone density and is considered by many doctors to be the precursor to osteroporosis

A loss of bone tissue resulting in brittle bones that are prone to fracture

Most common Denervation Atrophy

Atrophy that is caused by peripheral neuropathies and motor neuron diseases

Atrophy that affects people who are bedridden, have limbs in casts, or are inactive for other reasons

A decrease in the size of muscles

Has symptoms of painful burning, gnawing, or soreness at rest or after mild exertion, and stiffness of muscles on arising that can last all day. Can also be fatigue and exhaustion

A chronic muscle pain syndrome that has no cure, but is not progressive, crippling, or life threatening.

Painful sensations caused by over-exercise, lack of blood flow, severe cold, and prolonged titanic contractions

An injury to a muscle in which the muscle fibers tear as a result of overstretching