Bone Disorders and Their Characteristics

Flashcards covering key bone disorders, their symptoms, and causes.

Osteoporosis

A disorder characterized by weak bones, fractures, and height loss due to aging and hormonal changes.

Myositis Ossificans

A condition where muscle tissue turns into bone, often in response to injury.

Rickets

A bone disorder in children caused by a deficiency of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate, leading to softened bones.

Pagets Disease

A chronic disease that disrupts the replacement of old bone tissue, resulting in enlarged and deformed bones.

Marfan Syndrome

A genetic disorder affecting connective tissue, often resulting in tall stature and long limbs.

Acromegaly/Gigantism

Conditions caused by excess growth hormone, resulting in enlarged bones and tissues, with differences in timing according to age of onset.

Bone Spurs

Bony projections that develop along the edges of bones, often due to joint damage.

Osteogenesis Imperfecta

A genetic disorder resulting in brittle bones that fracture easily due to a defect in collagen.