Bone disease
Bone disease literally means the disease(s) that affect the bones.
Other names[edit | edit source]
A bone disease is also called an "osteopathy", although the term is less commonly used, partly because of the use of osteopathy in osteopathic medicine.
Bone and cartilage disorders[edit | edit source]
Glossary of some of the common bone and cartilage disorders
Ankylosing Spondylitis[edit | edit source]
It is arthritis that affects the spine, usually producing redness, heat, swelling, and pain in the spine where it joins the pelvis.
Arthritis[edit | edit source]
Arthritis is joint inflammation that can cause stiffness or pain. Learn more about the symptoms & treatments.
Autoimmune diseases[edit | edit source]
What are autoimmune diseases? These diseases occur when your immune cells attack your body by mistake. These diseases can affect almost any part of the body.
Autoinflammatory diseases[edit | edit source]
What are autoinflammatory diseases? They cause your immune cells to attack your body by mistake, and can cause fever, rash, joint swelling, and more.
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Back pain[edit | edit source]
Back pain is one of the most common medical problems in the United States. It can range from a dull, constant ache to sudden, sharp pain that makes it hard to move.
Behçet’s disease[edit | edit source]
It is a chronic condition that causes mouth or genital sores, and inflammation in parts of the eye.
Bursitis[edit | edit source]
It is a common condition that causes swelling and pain around muscles and bones.
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Epidermolysis bullosa[edit | edit source]
What is epidermolysis bullosa? It is a group of diseases causing painful blisters to form on the skin. These blisters can cause problems if they become infected.
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Fibromyalgia[edit | edit source]
Doctors don't yet know the exact causes of Fibromyalgia. Find out more about this muscle-pain & fatigue causing chronic disorder.
Fibrous dysplasia[edit | edit source]
It happens when healthy bone is replaced with other types of tissue. Bones may become weak or oddly shaped, or they may even break.
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Giant cell arteritis[edit | edit source]
It causes arteries in the scalp and neck to become red, hot, swollen, or painful. Arteries most affected are those in the temples.
Gout[edit | edit source]
It is a kind of arthritis that causes painful and stiff joints. Gout is caused by the build-up of crystals of uric acid in your joints.
Growth plate injuries[edit | edit source]
Injuries to the growth plate happen when a break or fracture develops near or at the end of a long bone.
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Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS)[edit | edit source]
Hidradenitis suppurativa (also known as acne inversa) is a chronic, noncontagious, inflammatory condition characterized by pimple-like bumps or boils and tunnels or tracts on and under the skin.
Hip replacement surgery[edit | edit source]
Hip replacement surgery removes damaged or diseased parts of a hip joint and replaces them with new, artificial parts.
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Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)[edit | edit source]
Juvenile arthritis describes arthritis in children. Arthritis is caused by inflammation of the joints. Find out all you need to know about juvenile arthritis.
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Marfan syndrome[edit | edit source]
It is a disorder that affects connective tissue, which supports many parts of your body. Marfan syndrome is often a genetic disease.
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Osteoarthritis[edit | edit source]
What is osteoarthritis? It damages the slippery tissue that covers the ends of bones, causing bones to rub together, producing pain, swelling, and loss of motion.
Osteogenesis imperfecta[edit | edit source]
Osteogenesis imperfecta is a genetic disease, also called brittle bone disease, that causes bones to be weak and break easily.
Osteonecrosis[edit | edit source]
What is osteonecrosis? Osteonecrosis is a bone disease in which the bone begins to die and collapse. Find out the symptoms and goals of treatment.
Osteopetrosis[edit | edit source]
What is osteopetrosis? It is a rare disorder that causes bones to grow abnormally and become too dense. When this happens, bones can break easily.
Osteoporosis[edit | edit source]
What is osteoporosis? It is a disease in which your bones become weak and are more likely to break. There are no symptoms until a bone breaks.
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Paget’s disease of bone[edit | edit source]
What is Paget’s disease? It is a disorder that causes bones to grow too large and weaken. You can have Paget’s disease in any bones in your body.
Polymyalgia Rheumatica[edit | edit source]
It causes muscle pain and stiffness in the neck, shoulder, and hip, and can be accompanied by fever, weakness, and weight loss.
Psoriasis[edit | edit source]
Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes red, scaly skin that may feel painful, swollen, or hot. Learn more about the types and what causes psoriasis.
Psoriatic arthritis[edit | edit source]
It can occur in people who have psoriasis (scaly red and white patches). It affects the joints and areas where tissues attach to bone.
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Raynaud’s phenomenon[edit | edit source]
What is Raynaud’s phenomenon? It is a disease that affects blood vessels. It causes your body to not send enough blood to the hands and feet for a period of time.
Reactive arthritis[edit | edit source]
What is reactive arthritis? It is caused by an infection and results in joint pain and swelling. You may also have red, swollen eyes and a swollen urinary tract.
Rheumatoid arthritis[edit | edit source]
What is rheumatoid arthritis? It is a disease that affects multiple joints, resulting in pain, swelling, and stiffness. Tiredness and fever may also be present.
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Scleroderma[edit | edit source]
Scleroderma causes patches of tight, hard skin, but can also harm your blood vessels and organs. Learn the causes and treatments of this skin disease.
Scoliosis in Children and Teens[edit | edit source]
It is a disorder causing a sideways curve of the spine. Curves are often S- or C-shaped. In most people, there is no known cause for this curve.
Sjögren’s syndrome[edit | edit source]
It is a disease that affects the glands that make moisture. It most often causes dryness in the mouth and eyes.
Spinal stenosis[edit | edit source]
What is spinal stenosis? It is the narrowing of the spine. This narrowing puts pressure on the spinal cord and nerves and can cause pain.
Sports injuries[edit | edit source]
Sports injuries are injuries that happen when playing sports or exercising. There are two kinds of sports injuries: acute and chronic.
Sprains and Strains[edit | edit source]
A sprain is an injury to a ligament (tissue that connects bones). A strain is an injury to a muscle or tendon (cords of tissue connecting muscle to bone).
Systemic lupus erythematosus (Lupus)[edit | edit source]
Lupus is a disease where the body's defense system attacks healthy cells and tissues, causing damage to many parts of the body. Learn more about this disease.
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Tendinitis[edit | edit source]
It is swelling and pain in a joint usually caused by repeated injuries to a tendon, the part of the joint that connects muscles to bones.
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