Musculoskeletal Problems

Flashcards covering key vocabulary and definitions related to musculoskeletal problems discussed in the lecture.

Osteomyelitis

A severe infection of bone, bone marrow, and surrounding soft tissue, commonly caused by Staphylococcus aureus.

Acute Osteomyelitis

Initial infection lasting less than 1 month, characterized by constant pain, localized swelling, and various systemic symptoms.

Muscular Dystrophy (MD)

A group of genetic diseases marked by symmetric wasting of skeletal muscles without neurologic involvement.

Low Back Pain

A common condition affecting approximately 80% of adults, often resulting from musculoskeletal issues.

Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)

A condition characterized by the deterioration of intervertebral discs, often due to age-related factors and leading to pain.

Osteoporosis

Chronic, progressive metabolic bone disease, marked by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue, resulting in increased fragility.

Osteochondroma

The most common primary benign bone tumor, often presenting as a painless, hard, immobile mass.

Osteosarcoma

A malignant bone tumor commonly affecting children and young adults, associated with rapid metastasis.

Spinal Stenosis

Narrowing of the spinal canal, which can lead to chronic low back pain and nerve root compression.

Bone Scan

An imaging study used to detect abnormalities in bone metabolism, often employed in diagnosing conditions like osteomyelitis.