Bone Diseases/Disorders
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is also known as Degenerative Joint Disease. It occurs when due to the wearing down of the joint cartilage. There is no known cure, and the disease gradually worsens over time.
Osteoarthritis is also known as Degenerative Joint Disease. It occurs when due to the wearing down of the joint cartilage. There is no known cure, and the disease gradually worsens over time.
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Scoliosis
Scoliosis is the abnormal curvature of the spine. It most often occurs during a growth spurt just before puberty and is more common in females than males
Scoliosis is the abnormal curvature of the spine. It most often occurs during a growth spurt just before puberty and is more common in females than males
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Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is the loss of minerals in bone. When the bone is remolding, the bone loss is greater than the bone production, which causes the bone to become weak and brittle.
Osteoporosis is the loss of minerals in bone. When the bone is remolding, the bone loss is greater than the bone production, which causes the bone to become weak and brittle.
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To learn about another disorder of the bones, known as Rickets, http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/176941.php